LA protests ‘looking for a reason' to revolt and vandalise property
Former GOP Congressional candidate Alex Balekian says demonstrators in Los Angeles are 'looking for a reason' to revolt and vandalise property across the city.
Hundreds of thousands are rallying across the United States against the Trump administration.
This comes ahead of a military parade to celebrate the Army's 250th birthday, which coincides with US President Donald Trump's birthday.
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