Trump warns would-be demonstrators of a 'much different scene' in Tulsa after saying he's an 'ally of all peaceful protesters'

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last updated 19 June 2020

President Trump on Friday tweeted out a warning directed at "any protesters" planning to demonstrate in Oklahoma after previously referring to himself as an "ally of all peaceful protesters."

Ahead of his Saturday rally in Tulsa, Oklahoma, Trump tweeted on Friday: "Any protesters, anarchists, agitators, looters or lowlifes who are going to Oklahoma please understand, you will not be treated like you have been in New York, Seattle, or Minneapolis. It will be a much different scene!"

The tweet echoed similar comments from Trump in recent weeks amid the nationwide demonstrations over the death of George Floyd, including his infamous tweet warning that "when the looting starts, the shooting starts," which was flagged by Twitter for violating its policy against glorifying violence. Friday's tweet, though, referenced not just "agitators" and "looters," but "any protesters." Tulsa has put a curfew in place surrounding the location of Trump's rally, Axios reports.

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Brendan worked as a culture writer at The Week from 2018 to 2023, covering the entertainment industry, including film reviews, television recaps, awards season, the box office, major movie franchises and Hollywood gossip. He has written about film and television for outlets including Bloody Disgusting, Showbiz Cheat Sheet, Heavy and The Celebrity Cafe.

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