Thousands took to the streets Wednesday night in Manhattan. Traffic was unbelievably disrupted due to the massive number of people who took to the streets to express their anger, disbelief and in some cases, fear. Protests started in various locations like Union Square and Columbus Circleculminatingas many groups merged into one mass outside Trump Tower. Metro reporter Amanda Mikelbergtold us that people were climbing on scaffolding, street lights and signs as women screamed “my body, my choice,” with men mirroring the chant.
Reports are flying through the internet and one unofficial account, @NYCAlerts, said police requested arrest wagons and have arrested many protesters.
RELATED:Thousands take to the streets of Manhattan to protest election’s outcome When asked about a report that NYPD was looking for two men with possible molotov cocktails in their backpacks earlier Wednesday evening, an NYPD spokeswoman said she had no information on the tip, adding, “We’re looking into it.” Organized protests are expected to continue on Thursday and Friday.
Video: Thousands gathering in Union Square NYC now for an anti-Trump protest, via @AshAgony pic.twitter.com/LBFkUOnzrX
— New York City Alerts (@NYCityAlerts) November 10, 2016
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— Maddow Blog (@MaddowBlog) November 10, 2016
Video: Thousands of anti-Trump protesterso marching. Numerous arrests being made by NYPD. Via @MaddowBlog pic.twitter.com/cRBrN085V6
— New York City Alerts (@NYCityAlerts) November 10, 2016
#TrumpTower protests causing massive gridlock throughout Midtown. #BREAKING via @JoshEiniger7 pic.twitter.com/6yJRK7ktz6
— New York City Alerts (@NYCityAlerts) November 10, 2016
Anti-Trump Protesters have the streets shut down for blocks in every direction around Trump Tower. Via @KeeganNYC pic.twitter.com/Q4KLQVQFV5
— New York City Alerts (@NYCityAlerts) November 10, 2016
Update; 16 arrests made so far at the anti-Trump protest in Manhattan. pic.twitter.com/oUkQQWt5Qx
— New York City Alerts (@NYCityAlerts) November 10, 2016
