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Live updates from Donald Trump rally in Anaheim: Police outnumber protesters as fans arrive at convention center


MAY 25, 2016, 11:34 A.M.
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11:35 A.M.ANH DO


How one protester keeps calm amid the screaming

Terry Juhl, an interior designer from Laguna Niguel, has an angry message for Donald Trump. But he refuses to shout when taunted by Trump supporters.

Juhl said he remembers fans of the presumptive GOP nominee standing close to his face and shouting obscenities when he protested a Trump rally in Costa Mesa. He said he just smiled at them.

He prefers to let his sign speak, he said.

His secret to staying calm in crowds of screaming people?

"I'm old," he said. "Hey, I'm 73."

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#TrumpRally lures Terry Juhl, #LagunaNiguel interior designe refusing to shout. "I'm old" + can share msg "clearly."
11:09 AM - 25 May 2016

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11:27 A.M.KENIA MENDEZ

Protester: 'This is not 'The Apprentice'; this is reality'

Mark Hernandez and his friends George Ramirez and Jesse Baltazar came from Morrison to protest against Trump.
"He's a racist who doesn't know our culture. He's not good for our presidency. This is not 'The Apprentice'; this is reality," Hernandez said.

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These group of friends came from Morrison to support the protest against Donald Trump at #TrumpRally
11:14 AM - 25 May 2016

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Trump's followers confronts protesters in Anaheim#TrumpRally
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11:04 A.M.

Rules for protesting at the Trump rally: 'Do not vandalize, damage, burn or destroy'

When Trump arrived in Costa Mesa on April 28, chaos ensued. Demonstrators blocked traffic and hurled debris at motorists that night, following the rally.

Seventeen people were arrested, one Costa Mesa police officer was struck with a rock and five police cruisers were damaged, officials said.

Anaheim police guidelines include not vandalizing, damaging, burning or destroying any private or public property, as well as staying out of lanes of traffic.

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ANH DO ‎@newsterrier

Police @ #TrumpRally share guidelines, squeezing betw media, looky-loos. "Do not participate in riotous activity."
10:54 AM - 25 May 2016

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10:52 A.M.

Fans excited inside the convention center

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Trump addresses crowd in Anaheim at noon. Will be live-streaming at http://Facebook.com/latimes
10:43 AM - 25 May 2016

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Trump supporter Gregg Donovan dons a top hat and coat for the occasion.
10:21 AM - 25 May 2016

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Mark Boster ‎@MarkBoster

The silent majority has arrived at the Trump rally in Anaheim
10:18 AM - 25 May 2016

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10:54 A.M.JAMES QUEALLY

Trump supporters and protesters are having their say

As of 10:30 a.m., crowds were thin along Katella Avenue, where Anaheim police were funneling demonstrators. Two men were at the main entrance of the Anaheim Convention Center, holding a sign calling for an end to abortion and Islam, while a few people who held signs denouncing Donald Trump looked on.
One man with a loudspeaker paced in front of a police line, screaming a series of pro-Christian, anti-gay messages. A small crowd of people who were chanting against Trump began trying to shout him down.

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James Queally ‎@JamesQueallyLAT

Ppl getting in one another's faces in Anaheim. "Are you an illegal?" Asks Trump supporter #TrumpRally
10:44 AM - 25 May 2016

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Irfan Khan
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Debate is on. #DonaldTrump in #Anaheim #TrumpRally#PresidentialRace2016
10:41 AM - 25 May 2016

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10:49 A.M.ANH DO

Protester calls Trump a 'puppet'

Walking under a row of young coconut trees, Anaheim cook Jonathan Yamamoto is the only protester in sight at the edge of Convention Way, near the city's Convention Center.
"I heard the dude's coming here, and I had to speak up," the 25-year-old said. "He's a puppet. What can a guy like him do for this country?"
Yamamoto said he's surprised by the lack of people so far showing up to demonstrate ahead of the rally. He offered one reason: Parking is expensive.
After all, it is next to Disneyland.

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ANH DO ‎@newsterrier

Getting his stance down. Jonathan Yamamoto @#TrumpRally calls him "puppet. No way he will do good for our country."
10:13 AM - 25 May 2016

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10:46 A.M.CINDY CARCAMO

Plenty of police, but few protesters ahead of rally

After Donald Trump's most recent visit to California ended with 17 arrests (and protesters damaging several Costa Mesa police cruisers), Anaheim police were prepared .
But while there was a large police presence Wednesday morning, it seemed to outnumber protesters ahead of the rally. One possible reason: The last event was at night.
The morning was not without its drama, however, with police arresting 26-year-old Rico Jimenez of Costa Mesa for vending without a license.
"I'm selling T-shirts. I'm a Trump supporter, and I'm getting arrested," he said.

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Rico Jimenez gets a citation for illegally selling political TShirts just outside the #TrumpRally in Anaheim.
10:26 AM - 25 May 2016 · Anaheim, CA, United States

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Rico Jimenez gets a arrested for illegally selling political TShirts just outside the #TrumpRally in Anaheim.
10:37 AM - 25 May 2016

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Pretty quiet outside Anaheim #TrumpRally so far except for these guys who are mad about a wide range of topics.
10:37 AM - 25 May 2016

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10:38 A.M.

It's great that you're bringing the kids.
Yeah, it's a good civics lesson.

Overheard inside the Anaheim Convention Center before the Trump rally



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10:15 A.M.

Not too many protesters ahead of Trump rally

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Not much happening w/ anti-#Trumprally protestors except for a "dump trump" sign & Trump piñata. But still early.
10:07 AM - 25 May 2016 · Anaheim, CA, United States

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9:56 A.M.COLLEEN SHALBY

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9:50 A.M.

Meet the 'Trumpettes'

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"Trumpettes" at Trump Rally.#DonaldTrump in #Anaheim#TrumpRally #PresidentialRace2016
9:50 AM - 25 May 2016 · Anaheim, CA, United States

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9:43 A.M.

Spotted on the freeway

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Large "F*ck Trump" graffiti seen on the side of the freeway 4 miles from Disneyland Drive. Trump speaks at noon at Anaheim Convention Center
9:35 AM - 25 May 2016

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9:23 A.M.

The first protester

(Irfan Khan / LAT)

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A lone voice. #DonaldTrump in #Anaheim #TrumpRally#PresidentialRace2016 pic.twitter.com/B1VuWOxO7O
9:08 AM - 25 May 2016 · Anaheim, CA, United States

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9:20 A.M.

'We need to secure our borders'

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#DonaldTrump in #Anaheim, #TrumpRally#PresidentialRace2016
8:31 AM - 25 May 2016 · Anaheim, CA, United States

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9:14 A.M.

'Mr. Trump loves everyone'

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#DonaldTrump in #Anaheim #TrumpRally#PresidentialRace2016
8:39 AM - 25 May 2016 · Anaheim, CA, United States

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8:30 A.M.

'He'll turn this country around'

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#DonaldTrump in #Anaheim, CA#TrumpRally#PresidentialRace2016
8:25 AM - 25 May 2016 · Anaheim, CA, United States

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8:20 A.M.

Early scenes as police ready for Trump rally

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Ready for Trump rally. #DonaldTrump in #Anaheim, CA#TrumpRally #PresidentialRace2016pic.twitter.com/Sh1NsHAZH0
8:15 AM - 25 May 2016 · Anaheim, CA, United States

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Tight security. #DonaldTrump in #Anaheim #TrumpRally#PresidentialRace2016
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8:05 A.M.

Team Trump ready, too

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Trump press office: "Additional security measures now in place" for Wednesday rally in Anaheim
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7:43 A.M.JAMES QUEALLY

Prepared for protests, hoping for peace

The Anaheim Police Department is well aware of the violence that has plagued some of Donald Trump 's campaign events.

Clashes between the presumptive Republican presidential nominee's supporters and rowdy counter-protesters have marked the
businessman's campaign, and Trump's most recent visit to California ended with 17 arrests as protesters damaged several Costa Mesa police cruisers.

Sgt. Daron Wyatt, an Anaheim police spokesman, has a simple warning for anyone thinking of re-creating that scene when Trump hosts a campaign rally at the Anaheim Convention Center on Wednesday.

"We hope that people will counter-protest peacefully, within the confines of the law. If they do, they will have a pleasant experience," he said.

"If they don’t, we are prepared to take swift enforcement action."

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7:41 A.M.CHRISTINA BELLANTONI

A familiar location

In a location coincidence that might give residents whiplash, Donald Trump's rally at the Anaheim Convention Center is the same spot where Sen. Bernie Sanders held his rally Tuesday.
It's just near Disneyland.


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