Scenes from the Trump rally June 20

A giant flag formed the backdrop. Photo by John Ramos
A giant flag formed the backdrop. Photo by John Ramos
Trump fans confront protesters outside the DECC after the rally. Photo by: Richard Thomas
Trump fans confront protesters outside the DECC after the rally. Photo by: Richard Thomas
Sara Thomsen performs at a “Soulstice: A Celebration of Peace, Love and Democracy” at Leif Erikson Park at the same time as the Trump rally. Photo by Mary Stukel
Sara Thomsen performs at a “Soulstice: A Celebration of Peace, Love and Democracy” at Leif Erikson Park at the same time as the Trump rally. Photo by Mary Stukel
The crowd boos the media at Trump’s urging.  Photo by: Richard Thomas
The crowd boos the media at Trump’s urging. Photo by: Richard Thomas
The president has a hard time keeping his eyes open at his own rally. Photo by: Richard Thomas
The president has a hard time keeping his eyes open at his own rally. Photo by: Richard Thomas
Trump brings out the passion in his supporters. Photo by: Richard Thomas
Trump brings out the passion in his supporters. Photo by: Richard Thomas
Protesters at Lake Ave. and Superior Street before the rally. Photo by: Richard Thomas
Protesters at Lake Ave. and Superior Street before the rally. Photo by: Richard Thomas
Attendees at Soulstice. Photo by Mary Stukel
Attendees at Soulstice. Photo by Mary Stukel
A protester inside the rally is escorted out. Photo by: Richard Thomas
A protester inside the rally is escorted out. Photo by: Richard Thomas
Clem, a protester from Duluth, engaged Trump supporters in discussion and ended up shaking hands. Photo by: Richard Thomas
Clem, a protester from Duluth, engaged Trump supporters in discussion and ended up shaking hands. Photo by: Richard Thomas
Photo by: Shannon Moreland
Shannon Moreland, a Trump supporter from Duluth, regretted his fellow supporters yelling at protesters. “I wish they wouldn’t be mean to these people,” he said. Photo by: Richard Thomas
Hey! Nickelback’s not that bad! Photo by: Richard Thomas
Hey! Nickelback’s not that bad! Photo by: Richard Thomas
Apparent Minnesotan for Trump. Photo by: Richard Thomas
Apparent Minnesotan for Trump. Photo by: Richard Thomas