As Donald J. Trump was sworn in on the steps of the U.S. Capitol as the 45th President, hundreds of masked protesters went on a rampage throughout downtown Washington, D.C.
Police in riot gear attempted to maintain order with pepper spray and concussion “Flashbang” grenades whilst being attacked with bricks that were pulled from the sidewalk.
The protesters torched private cars, attacked Trump supporters, and lit fires in the street. These photos taken inside of the protest show the chaos that erupted in the streets of the nation’s capitol.
A concussion grenade explodes among protesters and reporters – Daily Caller – Grae Stafford
A protester chokes a Trump supporter as they attempt to steal his – Daily Caller – Grae Stafford
Bricks being pulled from the sidewalk on K steet during the protest – Daily Caller – Grae Stafford
Limousine window smashed by protesters – Daily Caller – Abbey Jaroma
Protester carrying bricks pulled from the sidewalk to throw at the police – Daily Caller – Abbey Jaroma
Bricks being thrown at police by protesters – Daily Caller – Grae Stafford
Police using concussion grenades – Daily Caller – Grae Stafford
Protesters fleeing from concussion grenades thrown by police – Daily Caller – Grae Stafford
National Guardsman reacts to a police concussion grenade – Daily Caller – Abbey Jaroma
Crowds fleeing through downtown as police advance – Daily Caller – Abbey Jaroma
Riot police in position during the protest – Daily Caller – Abbey Jaroma
Protesters set fire to inauguration shirts in the streets – Daily Caller – Abbey Jaroma
Protesters pose on top of a vandalised limosine – Daily Caller – Abbey Jaroma
Heavily armored riot police prepare for protesters – Daily Caller – Abbey Jaroma
Masked protester on the streets of Washington DC. – Daily Caller – Abbey Jaroma
Protester speaks to a National Guard soldier on a security line – Daily Caller – Abbey Jaroma
Slogans spray painted on a metro bus shelter – Daily Caller – Abbey Jaroma