Rachel Sadon
While a crowd at American University chanted “fuck Trump,” “America is dead,” and “America doesn’t represent me,” protesters burned the American flag this afternoon.
Flag burning at American University. Wow. pic.twitter.com/V0NZsfNMyz
— Meh (@madelineele) November 9, 2016
This photo of a flag burning outside MGC was taken a little after 2 p.m. Demonstrators burned another flag shortly after. #Election2016 pic.twitter.com/j6wtkrTUCR
— The Eagle (@TheEagleOnline) November 9, 2016
According the student newspaper, The Eagle, the crowd is beginning to disperse amid rainfall. But clashes between Trump supporters and protesters lasted nearly two hours.
Tensions are building between Trump supporters and demonstrators outside MGC. Demonstration has lasted over 90 minutes now. pic.twitter.com/7WbtRjyUFs
— The Eagle (@TheEagleOnline) November 9, 2016
“Following the election and a season of division, it is important for the AU Community to come together,” the school tweeted. “AU is your home; you are not alone.”
Portland was also the scene of a flag burning last night, and student walkouts and protests have been reported in Berkeley, Des Moines, and Phoenix.
