Donald Trump's presidential campaign canceled his Chicago rally moments before it was about to start Friday, citing security concerns. Hundreds of anti-Trump protesters were among the thousands gathered in and around the University of Illinois at Chicago venue, CNN reports.
Police arrested five people as violent clashes broke out, The New York Times reports. The Republican frontrunner called for peace in a statement, but lately has been criticized for defending violence at his rallies against protesters and journalists.
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