Police use tear gas on anti-Trump protesters in LA

WorldPolitics
16 Jun 2025 • 9:51 PM MYT
The Independent
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  • Tensions rose at "No Kings" protests against Donald Trump in downtown Los Angeles on the weekend.
  • Law enforcement used officers on horseback, flash bangs, and tear gas to push back and clear out protesters after the formal event concluded.
  • Millions participated in protests against Trump's agenda in more than 2,000 communities, coinciding with a military parade in Washington, D.C., for the Army’s 250th anniversary and the president’s birthday.
  • The demonstrations were organised to protest against what organisers termed President Trump's authoritarian agenda, including recent immigration raids.
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