President Donald Trump tweeted his
support for the Boston Police Department's handling of a self-described free
speech rally and counter protest march
that brought thousands to the city's
downtown Saturday, adding that he applauded "the many protestors in Boston
who are speaking out against bigotry and hate."
"Looks
like many anti-police agitators in Boston," Trump tweeted about two hours after the largely peaceful rally
and march there ended. "Police are looking tough and smart! Thank
you."
Later,
Trump tweeted that the protests might help heal decades-old divisions.
"Our
great country has been divided for decades," he wrote. "Sometimes you need protest in order to
heal, & we will heal, & be stronger than ever before!"
"I
want to applaud the many protestors in Boston who are speaking out against
bigotry and hate," he continued. "Our country will soon come together as
one!"
The
Boston Police Department arrested 27 people during Saturday's protests, Police
Commissioner William Evans said in a press conference. Most of the arrests were
for disorderly conduct, but a few individuals were arrested for assaulting
police officers, he added.
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