Tag Archive: Oakland Residents: Riots Have ‘Nothing to Do with Trump’

on November 11, 2016 in World News

Oakland Residents: Riots Have ‘Nothing to Do with Trump’

by Joel B. Pollak Protests and riots exploded across California and throughout the nation for the third night after Donald Trump’s surprise victory in the presidential election. In Oakland, the East Bay Times reports, the rioting is almost out of control. However, the link between the protests and the election is increasingly unclear. “This has nothing to do with Trump,” one resident told the Times. “It was just an excuse for people who want to get their frustrations out. It makes me feel really bad for my city.” Other residents quoted by the Times agreed: “This just breaks us down and it… View Article

click here for more