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Protesters run as authorities use flash grenades to disperse crowds in Washington, DC.
Riot police clashed with protesters in New York, Chicago, Philadelphia and Los Angeles, shooting tear gas and pepper bullets to attempt to disperse the crowds.
Cops vehicles were set on fire and stores were robbed in numerous cities.
Cops in Washington DC have fired tear gas at demonstrators who set fire to properties near the White Home.
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Shops were looted in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
In Philadelphia, regional TELEVISION stations showed individuals smashing police cars and looting at least one shop.
Mr Trump tweeted: “ Law & Order in Philadelphia, NOW! They are robbery stores. Contact our great National Guard.”
Looting was also reported in Santa Monica, California.
A minimum of 4,400 people have actually been detained over numerous days of demonstrations, according to a tally put together by the Associated Press news agency. Arrests have actually been made over a series of offences, from robbery and obstructing freeways to breaking curfew.
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