Supporters of President Trump
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Trump supporters faced a small group of people wearing black and carrying a flag with Antifa symbols on it, reported local television station KSWB.
Police dispatched police officers with riot gear to the Pacific Beach boardwalk to contain the disturbances. Videos of the scene show members of both groups pushing and shouting at each other and a person in black clothing spraying a chemical irritant on another person. Several people are also seen throwing bottles or other items during melee.
#smash Trump supporters face BLM and Antifa on the PB boardwalk. Heavy police presence some fights and fights Pepper spray etc (not from PD). @ fox5sandiego pic.twitter.com/SrMjWnISlZ
– Paul makarushka (@ heyguyfox5) January 9, 2021
San Diego Police said police officers were hit by bottles and other items, such as eggs and stones, were also thrown.
Last Wednesday, pro-Trump protesters stormed the Capitol in Washington, DC, while a joint session of Congress met to certify Joe Biden
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Some Trump supporters blamed Antifa for the violence on Capitol Hill, a statement that federal police officers shot last week.
Several Trump supporters were arrested over the weekend in connection with Wednesday’s riots.
San Diego police did not announce any arrests for Saturday’s clash.
“We will continue to monitor both groups to help facilitate peaceful protests. However, we will not tolerate acts of violence, ”the department said in a statement. “When stones, bottles, pepper spray and other objects are thrown or used on our policemen, actions will be taken against those who commit violent acts.”