WATCH: Socialist protester blames 'provocateurs' after assaults at 'closest entry point' to Trump convention

A socialist protester blamed right-wing provocateurs after Dallas police in riot gear arrested two near the Republican National Committee convention.

WATCH: Socialist protester blames 'provocateurs' after assaults at 'closest entry point' to Trump convention

TL;DR

  • A socialist protester blamed 'conservative provocateurs' for a confrontation with Dallas police outside the Republican National Committee's midterm convention.
  • Two protesters were arrested by Dallas police on charges related to assaulting a counter-protester and obstructing a road.
  • The protest was organized by the Dallas Against the Trump Agenda Coalition, comprising faith-based, immigrant rights, and labor groups.
  • Protester Rick Majumdar, associated with the Freedom Road Socialist Organization, stated the arrested individuals were trying to prevent rioting.
  • The confrontation occurred at the 'closest entry point' to the convention.