DC protesters justify violent tactics being seen at anti-Trump riots

Protesters outside Saturday’s military parade in the nation’s capital did not explicitly condemn the violent tactics used at anti-Trump protests across the country in recent days, with at least one saying he “fully support[s]” the recent tactics used by protesters in Los Angeles, such as throwing rocks.

“I’m following my constitutional rights, I’m out here just simply saying what I want to feel. No one here is being violent. As you can see, there’s been no conflict,” said a college-aged protester who declined to identify himself but spoke to Fox News Digital.

“But you’re not worried about being conflated with those who are doing violence?” the activist was asked. 

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“I mean if they want to violate the Constitution, that’s on them. I can’t worry about that,” the protester responded. “I mean, maybe I should [be worried], but I believe in this Constitution, I’m going to live by it, I’m going to support my First Amendment.”

A separate protester in attendance outside Saturday’s parade said he “fully supported” those activists who “want to throw rocks” as long as they don’t hurt anyone in the process.

“Honestly – they have a right to be angry. They have a right to do what they feel like they need to do to stop this issue, to stop fascism,” he said. “And, honestly, I fully support that. I fully support if they’re angry and they want to go out and they want to throw rocks. As long as they don’t hurt anyone, you know, I can understand, I can honestly do.”

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A law enforcement officer works to put out a fire during a protest in Compton, Calif., Saturday, June 7, 2025, after federal immigration authorities conducted operations. (Ethan Swope)

The anti-Trump protests that coincided with the military parade in D.C. on Saturday saw a few isolated incidents of violence but appeared mostly peaceful. However, the weekend was preceded by violent riots in Los Angeles that spread to other cities like New York and Chicago – reminiscent of the anti-police protests following the death of Minneapolis man George Floyd in the summer of 2020. 

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