Sheriff Joe Tows Protesters Cars

Trump protesters block highway to Phoenix rally, 'We don't want you here in Arizona'

True to their promises, Trump protesters are doing their best to disrupt rallies for the billionaire GOP candidate. As Trump made his third visit to Arizona, activists blocked highway access Saturday morning in Fountain Hills in advance of his appearance, backing up traffic for miles with drivers honking in fury. The protesters parked their cars in the middle of the road, unfurling banners reading “Dump Trump” and “Must Stop Trump,” and chanting “Trump is hate.”

The vocal group beat drums and chanted as police struggled to clear the roadway. “What do we want? Dead Trump!” the rioters screamed at one point.

“Get this clown out of our town,” they later sang. Protesters were staging in Tonatierra Park and planned to march to the event in a peaceful protest, stating they were carrying a message they wanted Trump to hear.

“We don’t want you here in Arizona,” said protester Salvador Reza. “We don’t want your hate. … We want to make sure that people know that not everyone is in agreement with Donald Trump. There’s more than 50 percent of people who don’t want him. He’s already talking about building walls, not bridges. In the modern era, that’s not acceptable.” Trump is known for his get-tough stance on illegal immigration.

Reaction to the road shutdown was negative, with some calling it not an act of protest, but an act of terrorism. One witness said there were more rioters than protesters.

Trump’s visit had the support of Maricopa County Sheriff Joe Arpaio and Arizona Governor Jan Brewer.

Trump supporters were out in full force, including Tim Tashio. “I want him to undo all the things the previous administration has forced upon us,” Tashio said. Another supporter, Frank Tortorici, called Trump a leader. “Something we sorely need in this country now. He says what he needs to say.”

Maricopa County sheriff’s deputies were seen directing tow trucks to start hauling the blocking vehicles away. Deputy Joaquin Enriquez said officers will ask the protesters to move and if they don’t comply, they will forcibly remove them.

Three people were arrested before Trump even made it to the rally. The Arizona Democrat Party tweeted their support for the illegal demonstration.

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