Chicago DNC: Vivek Ramaswamy, protesters clash in Union Park
There were some tense moments Thursday when Vivek Ramaswamy showed up at Chicago’s Union Park during a large protest against the Democratic National Convention.
CHICAGO – Protesters gathered for a rally and march in Union Park on the last day of the Democratic National Convention in Chicago.
Tensions escalated just before 4:30 p.m. Thursday during a clash between pro-Trump and pro-Palestinian protesters, and when demonstrators spotted former Republican presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy and tried to push him out of the park.
The protest was initially set to begin at 5 p.m. and it’s the second protest and march organized by the Coalition to March on the DNC.
Their first march and rally was held Monday at Union Park.
Representatives under the coalition’s umbrella and local activists took turns speaking prior to marching to the area of the United Center, where Kamala Harris delivered her nomination acceptance speech.
The protesters are calling for the following:
- The U.S. to end aid to Israel
- Give the community control of police
- Immigrant Rights and Legalization for All!
- The defense of LGBTQIA+ and reproductive rights
- Money for Jobs, School, Healthcare, Housing, and Environment, Not for War!
- The right to unionize and strike
This story will be updated as more information becomes available.
