The Republican
frontrunner's Donald Trump's has vowed to file charges against protesters who
interrupt his rallies. His comments came as protesters outside his campaign
event in Kansas City were pepper sprayed by police.
Trump's remarks came after
he was interrupted severally by protesters who snuck into the theater
where he had a rally.
"I'm going to ask
that you arrest them," Trump said to the police, "I'll file whatever charges you want. If they want to do this ... we're
going to go strongly for your arrests."
Trump's rallies this
weekend have been marred by clashes and violence between protesters and
supporters. Just hours before, secret service agents surrounded Trump and tackled a
protester who rushed to the stage at a campaign event earlier Saturday in Ohio. SEE ALSO Donald Trump cancel rally after protesters and supporters clash
Some anti-Trump
protesters and attendees got physical at the University of Illinois at Chicago
Pavillion after the presidential hopeful canceled the rally due to growing
security concerns.
The interruptions have
grown in the hours since the Chicago protests. Trump faced numerous
interruptions during scheduled appearances, not only in Ohio, but in Missouri
as well.
While a boisterous
group of protesters gathered outside the theater where Trump spoke in downtown
Kansas City, the event concluded without significant incident. Police say the
majority of people exercised their rights to gather peacefully.
Those who stood outside
held banners and signs that read, "Make America hate again" and
"Hate is not welcome in Kansas City" referring to the racially
charged, violent rhetoric Trump has become known for during his campaign.