Hundreds of demonstrators gathered outside the California Republican Convention near the San Francisco area to express their opposition to U.S. presidential candidate Donald Trump on Friday.
This is the second day in a row that protests have sprung up against Trump after protesters clashed with police outside Trump's rally in Costa Mesa, California on Thursday night. Approximately 20 people were arrested.
Protesters gathered outside of the Hyatt Regency Hotel, where the convention was taking place, blocking the entrance, forcing Trump to enter the hotel through a side entrance to give his speech.
"That was not the easiest entrance I've ever made," Trump said in beginning his speech, "it felt like I was crossing the border."
Police barricaded the entrance to keep the crowds out with protesters having attempted to rush security gates at one point. Demonstrators waved Mexican national flags and signs with statements like "Get your hate out of my state" and "Trump = Nazi."
Many of the protests that have occurred at Trump rallies are related to Trump's rhetoric regarding immigrants and minorities, accusing Mexico of sending criminals, drug dealers, and rapists to the United States and proposing to temporarily ban Muslims from entering the country.
In his speech, he emphasized the need for "unity in our party." However, he added that he believes he can win without support from the party.
"Could I win without it? I think so, to be honest, I think so," he told the convention.
