Thursday night: Protesters gather in an attempt to drown out Trump's speech

[mahatmakanejeeves]

Protesters gather in an attempt to drown out Trump’s speech

The Associated Press

August 28, 2020, 12:41 AM

WASHINGTON (AP) — Hundreds of demonstrators gathered around the White House on Thursday night for a “noise demonstration and dance party” in an attempt to drown out President Donald Trump’s speech accepting the Republican presidential nomination.

“I hope you hear us, Trump,” the leader of the popular local band TOB shouted. The band blared Go-Go music, a distinctive D.C. variant on funk, as it moved in the direction of the White House, where Trump delivered his acceptance speech to a crowd of more 1,500 on the South Lawn.

One protester held up a sign, “Nightmare on Pennsylvania Avenue” — the street where the White House is located.

WTOP’s Alejandro Alvarez described Black Lives Matter Plaza as “bustling with activity.”

Made my way near the White House to start what’s sure to be two days jam-packed with protests. Been a while since I’ve seen BLM Plaza bustling with activity like this. Hundreds of people, music blaring and the smell of incense in the air.

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[Bayard]

1. He probably thought they were cheering for him.