Donald Trump has called off a rally in Chicago.A Donald Trump rally in Chicago had to be called off among scenes of violence and chaos unparalleled in the recent history of American political campaigning.
Hundreds of protesters assembled at the venue at the University of Illinois at Chicago hours before Mr Trump was due. “MrTrump just arrived in Chicago and after meeting with law enforcement has determined that for the safety of all of the tens of thousands of people that have gathered in and around the arena, tonight’s rally will be postponed to another date” said statement issued by his campaign.
Before the rally was even due to start, the scene for the evening was set as protesters inside the pavilion vented their opposition to the presidential candidate’s positions on immigration, race and other issues where his rhetoric has proven divisive.
The clashes began more than an hour before the event was due to start, and continued after it was cancelled, minutes after Mr Trump was to have appeared. One protester, student Ali Alhechimi told the Chicago Sun-Times newspaper: "This is a victory. This is an absolute victory.
I want to thank everyone who showed up." "I represent a large group of people that have a lot of anger," he said. "There is tremendous anger out there on both sides" said Mr Trump.
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