Donald Trump held a rally to a huge standing-room only crowd in Costa Mesa, California. Mid-way through his rally, there was massive riots outside. Representing Danger & Play Media, I was the first media outlet on the scene when the riots broke out. I also faced down several hundred violent protesters.
I’ll be updating this story more formally. In the meantime, here are my live tweets and videos as they appeared on my Twitter page.
The #TrumpOC Rally
The crowd at the Trump rally was massive. The media never shows videos like this, even though they wrote often about the crowds Obama attracted.
This is what the media won't show you about the PEACEFUL #TrumpOC rally tonight. Great Americans. Packed house! pic.twitter.com/UF5lKt3sej
— Mike Cernovich (@Cernovich) April 29, 2016
It was a huge crowd.
This is what the media won't show you. Huge rally, happy smiling people, energy, enthusiasm! pic.twitter.com/3FXovZjpEt
— Mike Cernovich (@Cernovich) April 29, 2016
It was a fun crowd. “Hillary for Prison” t-shirts were popular.
Another Hillary for Prison! (With John G from Riverside.) pic.twitter.com/VD2TwDhvln
— Mike Cernovich (@Cernovich) April 29, 2016
Gays support Trump.
Gays for Trump. pic.twitter.com/597aTyPeJZ
— Mike Cernovich (@Cernovich) April 29, 2016
As do Chinese Americans.
Chinese Americans for Trump pic.twitter.com/HrGSeGaUm6
— Mike Cernovich (@Cernovich) April 29, 2016
Before the rally there were some protesters, including the nipple patrol.
Daddy issues! pic.twitter.com/TAdzbFfKTX
— Mike Cernovich (@Cernovich) April 29, 2016
The nipple patrol! #Trump pic.twitter.com/sIJ8nrEuSW
— Mike Cernovich (@Cernovich) April 29, 2016
The #TrumpOC Riots
Outside trouble was brewing.
I'm in stadium. Is the media reporting on the fires that protesters started in the parking lot? Many people leaving due to asthma. #TrumpOC
— Mike Cernovich (@Cernovich) April 29, 2016
I ran to see what was happening, and got these videos of the riots.
The beginning of protests tonight at #TrumpOC pic.twitter.com/M47AW6tvCk
— Mike Cernovich (@Cernovich) April 29, 2016
They closed down the streets.
#TrumpOC pic.twitter.com/6zshOGRrtI
— Mike Cernovich (@Cernovich) April 29, 2016
The rioters were Bernie Sanders supporters. Will the media demand that he disavow them?
Rioters chant, "Bernie! Bernie! Bernie!" pic.twitter.com/rNjAGl2yvb
— Mike Cernovich (@Cernovich) April 29, 2016
Rioters threatened a man and ran him off.
Rioters threaten a man. #TrumpOC pic.twitter.com/2OR7hmWgX4
— Mike Cernovich (@Cernovich) April 29, 2016
Police came out in riot gear, as the Sanders supporters threw bottles at police officers.
Rioters were throwing bottles earlier. #TrumpOC pic.twitter.com/MDnibEFRwB
— Mike Cernovich (@Cernovich) April 29, 2016
Your support of Silenced was put to good work.
I got some great footage for Silenced, the documentary you funded.
Talking free speech with a @Nero fan at #TrumpOC pic.twitter.com/BQGNddt6oe
— Mike Cernovich (@Cernovich) April 29, 2016
I talked to several hundred unruly protesters about Trump. No one else stood out there to talk to them. Too afraid of the peaceful protesters.
This is actually pretty sick, @Cernovich takes a rowdy crowd, deescalates them and gets them to talk.
Watch: https://t.co/ZyeNCvPlUL
— Brett MacDonald (@TweetBrettMac) April 29, 2016
It was a great night, despite the drama.
What a night! Huge peaceful crowd outside, good vibes, high energy. Thugs outside. #TrumpOC pic.twitter.com/wIHDhSatlB
— Mike Cernovich (@Cernovich) April 29, 2016
We Trump supporters are happy warriors to the end.
With my man @MikeRotondo86 #MAGA He's single, ladies! pic.twitter.com/F5EOiRLSpu
— Mike Cernovich (@Cernovich) April 29, 2016
I’ll be at the RNC filming for silenced. That’s going to be exciting!
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Danger & Play media is giving live reports of protests at #TrumpOC. Scroll my timeline for exclusive videos! pic.twitter.com/j8ZQNSS4HO
— Mike Cernovich (@Cernovich) April 29, 2016
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All media outlets may use my footage with credit to me. #TrumpOC
— Mike Cernovich (@Cernovich) April 29, 2016
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