In an unprecedented move for the campaign, Trump has announced he is canceling a rally in Chicago after clashes between supporters and protesters broke out at a planned event at the University of Illinois at Chicago Pavilion.
Trump rally in Chicago cancelled for security reasons pic.twitter.com/5guTzJZxya
— Alan Rappeport (@arappeport) March 12, 2016
The scene at the rally was widely described as “chaotic,” as protesters blocked the streets and made a strong showing inside the building. While reports indicate that police escorted some out, there have also been reports of fights breaking out between supporters and protesters. While Trump rallies have been marked with protests for months, this is the largest disturbance yet, and is surely a sign of things to come, as Trump secures the Republican nomination.
#TrumpRally in #Chicago postponed after massive crowds of protesters show up: https://t.co/aLgVCXYYAH https://t.co/BRfFP4K6Ha
— The Situation Room (@CNNSitRoom) March 12, 2016
Crowd yells "Fuck Trump" pic.twitter.com/sy4L4yIUYD
— Ben Jacobs (@Bencjacobs) March 12, 2016
#CHICAGO: Racine now BLOCKED Van Buren to Harrison... Harrison still CLOSED Racine to Morgan. #SkyCam9 pic.twitter.com/fHDiMyij3a
— WGN-TV Traffic (@WGNtraffic) March 12, 2016