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Tuesday night, Donald Trump brought his particular brand of campaigning to town.
Protesters shouted down Trump at times, while he mocked them as they were taken outside. He largely played to the large crowd of thousands.
Meanwhile outside, what started as a peaceful protests turned violent with smashed windows on police cars, burning t-shirts and protesters throwing rocks at police.
NM Political Report was on hand at both the rally and the protest.
The beginningsA Trump supporter wearing a Trump flag as a cape.
A Donald Trump supporter with face paint
Donald Trump flag
Signs held by a protesters ahead of the Donald Trump rally.“Trump hates frybread” one protester’s sign says.A Donald Trump supporter with a “Make America Great Again” hat argues with an anti-Trump protester.A Donald Trump supporter glares at an anti-Trump protester during an argument ahead of the Trump rally.
The rally begins, the protest takes to the streets
Donald Trump speaking at the Albuquerque Convention Center.Donald Trump supporters wait for Trump to begin speaking.The crowd at the Donald Trump rally in Albuquerque.
Protesters chant “Fuck Donald Trump” while listening to a rap song with those lyrics.Protesters carrying a Mexico flag while marching in downtown Albuquerque.Protesters pause while marching in downtown Albuquerque near Civic Plaza.An anti-Trump protester leans out the car window as protesters march in downtown Albuquerque.Anti-Trump protesters marching in downtown Albuquerque.
Protesters move in on Albuquerque Convention CenterPeacekeepers stay between anti-Trump protesters and police to deescalate conflict.Protesters, mainly those who don’t want to run through, stand while police lift up barriers.Officers try to stop protesters from breaking through barriers.Mounted police look on as peacekeepers stand hand-in-hand between them and other anti-Trump protesters.Police, including some in riot gear, stand outside the Albuquerque Convention Center.Police barricade the doors as anti-Trump protesters stand outside.Anti-Trump protesters near the doors of the Albuquerque Convention Center.
Protesters throw rocks, police push them backA mounted police officer stands between protesters and the Albuquerque Convention Center.A small metal barrier is the only thing that divides police officers and protesters.Albuquerque police stand between protesters and the Albuquerque Convention Center.A mounted police officer and a police officer in riot gear stand between protesters and the Albuquerque Convention Center.A protester burning a Donald Trump t-shirt outside the Albuquerque Convention Center.Albuquerque police move barriers forward as protesters throw rocks.Police officers standing at the edge of the road.Protesters calling for peace while standing across the barrier from police.
Protest moves away from convention center, clashes with police grow more seriousProtesters take selfies next to a police SUV shortly before jumping on the SUV and running across it and another police car.Smashed windows on a police cruiser after protesters ran on top.Smoke fills the air after a Donald Trump rally as protesters clash with police.
