A “Jews For Trump” parade of vehicles reportedly came under attack as the rally supporting US President Donald Trump traveled the streets of New York City, Fox News reported on Sunday.
The news outlet reported incidents of Trump supporters being attacked by "counter-protesters" in different parts of the Big Apple, including Brooklyn and Manhattan.
More from today! #JewsForTrump #TurnNYred #MAGA2020 pic.twitter.com/yN81v7NUyo
— I’m With Trump #VOTE (@ImWithTrump) October 25, 2020
Videos shared on social media under the hashtag #JewsForTrump allege attacks against the Jewish Trump supporters' vehicle parade.
The alleged attacks against ‘Jews For Trump’ took various forms, including throwing eggs and stones at cars with pro-Trump flags, yelling expletives, and in some cases, confrontations between rally participants and protesters reportedly turned into chaos.
Eggs thrown on #JewsForTrump vehicle convoy in Brooklyn pic.twitter.com/IvMC4uGXKN
— NYC Scanner (@NYScanner) October 25, 2020
This man is so upset that a #JewsForTrump vehicle convoy practically shut down the Brooklyn Bridge while heading to Manhattan, that he began punching vehicles. @NYPDnews @realDonaldTrump @TrumpWarRoom pic.twitter.com/6kSZKUoa0F
— NYC Scanner (@NYScanner) October 25, 2020
ANTIFA militants attack 'Jews for Trump' parade in Times Square
— Tayler Hansen (@TaylerUSA) October 25, 2020
In response ANTIFA gets completely wrecked
pic.twitter.com/jntWjXMWmi
Police made several arrests among both pro-Trump rally-goers and anti-Trump protesters.
Woman arrested for spraying pepper spray at the #JewsForTrump vehicle convoy on 5 Avenue in Manhattan. pic.twitter.com/kfrwaLTJgT
— NYC Scanner (@NYScanner) October 25, 2020
BREAKING IN MANHATTAN. Anti-Trump protesters rip flags off vehicles part of the #JewsForTrump vehicle convoy. Throw red paint on vehicles, punch Trump supporters. @realDonaldTrump @TrumpWarRoom pic.twitter.com/qbCeMKWWl9
— NYC Scanner (@NYScanner) October 25, 2020
New York Police Department Chief Terence Monahan announced on Sunday an investigation into the allegations of attacks against Trump supporters.
“@NYPDDetectives are investigating this incident and looking for information in regard,” Monahan tweeted.
The NYPD department chief shared a video of an incident under investigation, calling on New Yorkers with information about it to reach out to the department. The video shows at least one person throwing stones from a sidewalk overpass down onto passing vehicles flying pro-Trump flags.
.@NYPDDetectives are investigating this incident and looking for information in regard. Call @NYPDTips at #800577TIPS. https://t.co/pyqQ2Bfkhb
— Chief Terence Monahan (@NYPDChiefofDept) October 25, 2020
NYPD Commissioner Dermot Shea described that such attacks are “very dangerous” and added that there were no injuries.
Anyone with information on this incident please reach out to @NYPDTips.
— Commissioner Shea (@NYPDShea) October 25, 2020
Very dangerous and lucky that no one was injured. @NYPDDetectives @BrooklynDA https://t.co/w1OmyqvAet
Trump is seeking re-election against the Democratic presidential candidate and former US Vice President, Joe Biden. The election is set for 3 November.
