Pushback

by David Forbes September 14, 2016

Hundreds of Ashevillians showed up to protest Donald Trump’s Sept. 12 rally, running into the thousands that showed up for the event. Here are scenes from that day

Above: Protesters and police outside the Civic Center entrance during the Sept. 12 Trump rally. Photos by Max Cooper

Earlier this week, hundreds of locals showed up to protest Donald Trump’s appearance at the Civic Center. Over several hours the protests, and tension, would mount. Most of the confrontation remained verbal, though two Trump supporters were charged yesterday for striking protesters inside and outside the rally. Photographer Max Cooper captured these scenes of the response. You can read a round-up of our live coverage here. — D.F.

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