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Chaos Erupts as ‘No Kings’ Demonstrators Leave Texas Capitol Grounds for Street Protest

The anti-Trump “No Kings” protest held on the grounds of the Texas Capitol continued long after the scheduled close as hundreds of protesters took to the streets of Austin. The protesters, some wearing dark clothing, helmets, face coverings, and gas masks, blocked traffic, taunted police, overturned garbage receptacles, and moved barricades into the downtown streets until finally being dispersed by authorities several hours later.

Street March in Austin, Texas, following "No Kings" Protest at Capitol (Randy Clark/Breitb

Democrat Congressman Speaks at Texas Capitol During ‘No Kings’ Rally, Protester Waives 8647 Sign in His Face

Surrounded by a flurry of drag queens and a master of ceremonies dressed as a carnival barker, U.S. Congressman Lloyd Doggett (D-TX) made no attempts to turn down the violent rhetoric at the Democrat sponsored “No Kings” protest in Austin on Saturday. As he told the crowd, “We are all in danger as long as President Trump is in office,” one protester proudly waved a sign that read “8647” just feet in front of the congressman.

Dem Representative Lloyd Doggett speaks to crowd at Austin No King Rally as Protester Hold

Texas Capitol Locked Down After Threats to Lawmakers, One Person Arrested

Law enforcement officers locked down and evacuated the Texas Capitol Saturday afternoon due to a threat against lawmakers planning to attend the “No Kings” rally. The grounds re-opened and the protest continued after Texas Department of Public Safety troopers arrested a man in connection to the threat.

Texas Capitol Evacuated Ahead of 'No Kings' Protest in Austin (Randy Clark/Breitbart Texas