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Ugly, bloody scenes in San Jose as protesters attack Trump supporters outside rally

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Protests outside a Donald Trump rally in downtown San Jose spun out of control on Thursday night when some demonstrators attacked the candidate’s supporters.

Protesters jumped on cars, pelted Trump supporters with eggs and water balloons, snatched signs, and stole “Make America Great” hats off supporters’ heads before burning them and snapping selfies with the charred remains.

Several people were caught on camera punching Trump supporters. At least one attacker was arrested, according to CNN, although police did not release much information.

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“The San Jose Police Department made a few arrests tonight after the Donald Trump rally,” police said in a statement. “As of this time, we do not have specific information on the arrests made. There has been no significant property damage reported. One officer was assaulted.”

In one video circulating widely on social media, two protesters tried to protect a Trump supporter as other protesters attacked him and called him names.

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Another video captured a female Trump supporter taunting protesters before being surrounded and struck in the face with an egg and water balloons.

I was walking out with a Trump sign and he grabbed my Trump sign, saying I was like a racist and stuff
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