Washington braces for massive protests as Trump becomes U.S. president


  • World
  • Saturday, 21 Jan 2017

Police officers move protestors away from a car that was set on fire during protests near the inauguration of President Donald Trump in Washington, DC, U.S., January 20, 2017. REUTERS/Bryan Woolston

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Black-clad activists among hundreds of demonstrators protesting Donald Trump's swearing-in on Friday clashed with police a few blocks from the White House, in an outburst of violence rare for an inauguration.

At least 217 people were arrested in the melees, police said.

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