Smoky haze took over the streets in portland, oregon where the demonstrations escalated to a riot. Police had to make several arrests and in some cases use some force to get people out of the streets. And in oakland, fires burned and windows were broken out. Its an extreme symbol of the rage, anger and confusion many people are feeling right now. Protesters say they cant understand how a candidate who ran a campaign on offending blacks, hispanics, mexicans, the disabled, those who serve and many moremade it to the highest office in the land. You all wasted no time on our Facebook Page coming after the protesters. Saying theyve got to accept the electoral colleges decision. President elect donald trump either. On twitter last night, he called the protesting unfair, and said the demonstrations had been incited by the media. And coming up at 6, were going to take a closer look at the protest that took place right here in ybor, and hear what people here in our area have to say. Back to you
Back in the morning. This is 10news this morning at 6. Good friday morning to you. Welcome to 10news this morning. I am allison kropff. I am ian reitz. You can see we are live at our 10news school of the week powered by Duke Energy Florida. We are live at North Port High School in Sarasota County. On this veterans day we are shining a light on some of the issues our men and women face coming back from war. More protests against president elect trump. Me emerald morrow is in ybor city where hundreds of demonstrators marched last night. Things were peaceful here . Reporter yeah, but peace is not something that hundreds of protesters here and all over the country feel in their heart knowing that president elect donald trump has the country in his hands. [ crowd chanting ]. Reporter here is the scene you have people of all different races and backgrounds coming together to protest president elect donald trump. Demonstrators say they will not support the racist, sexist, and demeaning rhetor
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Baby killer. Spit on. Yelling and screaming. I am saying to myself, whats going on here . We had pride in ourselves and knew we were doing a good job and we were here for america. Reporter which is why for vets like jeffrey, his free scoop of Chocolate Ice Cream is sweeter than you might think. This shows that the country cares about me years later. It shows that they care veterans. Today veterans are treated all sorts of deals and discounts. Appreciation for their service. A free carwash. A free haircut. Pancakes. Doughnuts. Meals at dozens of restaurants. They will come up and shake your hand and say thank you for your service or thank you for your sacrifice. Reporter as most vets will tell you, they were never it in for the free stuff. Just that simple thank you. Words that took Vietnam Veterans 20 years to hear. Military ball cap. A day that changed his life. Right then and there, it just got me. Reporter a debt of gratitude, deservingly paid. Happy veterans day. Reporter in st. Pe
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