The coronavirus effects won’t be known for weeks or longer, but to this point, it appears Tulsa made it through what could have been a difficult few days with only a few minor scratches.
And maybe better in some ways than before.
Many feared the combination of recent civil unrest in other cities, President Donald Trump restarting his reelection campaign here after months on hiatus and opposition to Trump would coalesce into violence, destruction and a fresh COVID-19 outbreak.
It’s too soon to know about a potential COVID-19 surge tied to Trump’s rally. Perhaps the smaller-than-expected attendance lessened the risk.
On the other hand, there were several outdoor events over the weekend. Some participants wore masks and were careful to keep a distance. Some did not.
But a rampage from antifa on the far left, or the Proud Boys and the boogaloo boys on the far right, not to mention freelance rioters, looters and general nogoodniks, did not occur.
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There was no rioting or looting. By all accounts, the damage consisted of some shouting and maybe a little chest bumping, a couple of macings and fewer than 10 arrests, mostly for obstructing traffic.
Trump allies and opponents alike demonstrated restraint. There were some tense moments Saturday on Boulder Avenue when protesters blocked the street and came into contact with law enforcement and Trump supporters, but the most serious charge seemed to involve a protester allegedly kicking a police officer.
State Sen. Kevin Matthews said Sunday afternoon he was pleased that the city’s Black community “stayed focused on our message and what Juneteenth is about, which is voting.”
Many Tulsans, and especially Black Tulsans, were angered when it was announced Trump intended to restart his campaign in Tulsa on Juneteenth — June 19 — while the city is dealing with a rise in COVID-19 cases and some racial issues.
The scheduling was seen as an intentional slight, although Trump has said he had never heard of Juneteenth, and his event was pushed back a day.
Many people who might have otherwise been circling Trump’s rally at the BOK Center instead attended a hastily organized Juneteenth festival in the Greenwood District. A Saturday night block party at the same time as the Trump rally seems to have been particularly popular.
“I am just glad we didn’t see the violence that some anticipated,” Matthews said.
He was also glad the weekend was just about over.
“The president had his chance to talk,” Matthews said. “Other people had the chance to express themselves, and it all happened without throwing gasoline on the flames of division.”
Matthews was asked if the weekend constituted a victory of sorts.
“There’s no victory until we have equity,” he said. “I’m excited no one was harmed. But there is no victory ... until Black lives matter like everyone else’s.”
Nehemiah Frank, one of the Juneteenth organizers, said he was very pleased with the way things worked out.
“Without a doubt,” he said. “For sure. The president tried to say protesters keep people away, but there weren’t enough protesters to keep anyone away.”
Frank said people did not want to risk their health, and “the country is changing.”
Late Saturday night and Sunday, some Facebook accounts claimed thousands of Trump supporters were locked out of the half-full BOK Center an hour before the rally’s scheduled start.
That seems at odds with independent observations and the known facts, however. Arena management could not be reached Sunday afternoon.
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President Donald Trump speaks during his campaign rally at The BOK Center in Tulsa on Saturday, June 20, 2020.IAN MAULE/Tulsa World
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President Donald Trump speaks during his campaign rally at The BOK Center in Tulsa on Saturday, June 20, 2020.IAN MAULE/Tulsa World
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President Donald Trump speaks during his campaign rally at The BOK Center in Tulsa on Saturday, June 20, 2020.IAN MAULE/Tulsa World
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Supporters wave at President Donald Trump's motorcade as it leaves Tulsa International Airport in Tulsa on Saturday, June 20, 2020.IAN MAULE/Tulsa World
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President Donald Trump speaks during his campaign rally at The BOK Center in Tulsa on Saturday, June 20, 2020.IAN MAULE/Tulsa World
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President Donald Trump speaks during his campaign rally at The BOK Center in Tulsa on Saturday, June 20, 2020.IAN MAULE/Tulsa World
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A supporter cheers while listening to Vice President Mike Pence speak at President Donald Trump's campaign rally at The BOK Center in Tulsa on Saturday, June 20, 2020.IAN MAULE/Tulsa World
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Supporters wave at President Donald Trump's motorcade as it leaves Tulsa International Airport in Tulsa on Saturday, June 20, 2020.IAN MAULE/Tulsa World
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Supporters listen to Vice President Mike Pence speak at President Donald Trump's campaign rally at The BOK Center in Tulsa on Saturday, June 20, 2020.IAN MAULE/Tulsa World
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Members of law enforcement watch President Donald Trump's motorcade arrive at The BOK Center in Tulsa on Saturday, June 20, 2020.IAN MAULE/Tulsa World
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President Donald Trump speaks during his campaign rally at The BOK Center in Tulsa on Saturday, June 20, 2020.IAN MAULE/Tulsa World
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A supporter talks to his son during President Donald Trump's rally at The BOK Center in Tulsa on Saturday, June 20, 2020.IAN MAULE/Tulsa World
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Supporters listen to Vice President Mike Pence speak at President Donald Trump's campaign rally at The BOK Center in Tulsa on Saturday, June 20, 2020.IAN MAULE/Tulsa World
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President Donald Trump speaks during his campaign rally at The BOK Center in Tulsa on Saturday, June 20, 2020.IAN MAULE/Tulsa World
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President Donald Trump speaks during his campaign rally at The BOK Center in Tulsa on Saturday, June 20, 2020.IAN MAULE/Tulsa World
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President Donald Trump speaks during his campaign rally at The BOK Center in Tulsa on Saturday, June 20, 2020.IAN MAULE/Tulsa World
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Vice President Mike Pence speaks at President Donald Trump's campaign rally at The BOK Center in Tulsa on Saturday, June 20, 2020.IAN MAULE/Tulsa World
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A child sits on the ground while President Donald Trump speaks during his campaign rally at The BOK Center in Tulsa on Saturday, June 20, 2020.IAN MAULE/Tulsa World
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Supporters wave at President Donald Trump's motorcade as it leaves Tulsa International Airport in Tulsa on Saturday, June 20, 2020.IAN MAULE/Tulsa World
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Vice President Mike Pence speaks at President Donald Trump's campaign rally at The BOK Center in Tulsa on Saturday, June 20, 2020.IAN MAULE/Tulsa World
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President Donald Trump speaks during his campaign rally at The BOK Center in Tulsa on Saturday, June 20, 2020.IAN MAULE/Tulsa World
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President Donald Trump speaks during his campaign rally at The BOK Center in Tulsa on Saturday, June 20, 2020.IAN MAULE/Tulsa World
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A supporter holds a campaign sign while waiting for President Donald Trump to speak during his campaign rally at The BOK Center in Tulsa on Saturday, June 20, 2020.IAN MAULE/Tulsa World
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Sarah Stitt talks to her husband, Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt, during President Donald Trump’s rally at the BOK Center on Saturday. IAN MAULE/Tulsa World
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Supporters cheer while President Donald Trump speaks during his campaign rally at The BOK Center in Tulsa on Saturday, June 20, 2020.IAN MAULE/Tulsa World
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Vice President Mike Pence waves to supporters before speaking at President Donald Trump's campaign rally at The BOK Center in Tulsa on Saturday, June 20, 2020.IAN MAULE/Tulsa World
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A supporter holds up a campaign sign President Donald Trump speaks during his campaign rally at The BOK Center in Tulsa on Saturday, June 20, 2020.IAN MAULE/Tulsa World
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President Donald Trump speaks during his campaign rally at The BOK Center in Tulsa on Saturday, June 20, 2020.IAN MAULE/Tulsa World
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Vice President Mike Pence speaks at President Donald Trump's campaign rally at The BOK Center in Tulsa on Saturday, June 20, 2020.IAN MAULE/Tulsa World
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Supporters listen to Vice President Mike Pence speak at President Donald Trump's campaign rally at The BOK Center in Tulsa on Saturday, June 20, 2020.IAN MAULE/Tulsa World
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Supporters listen to Vice President Mike Pence speak at President Donald Trump's campaign rally at The BOK Center in Tulsa on Saturday, June 20, 2020.IAN MAULE/Tulsa World
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Supporters cheer while President Donald Trump speaks during his campaign rally at The BOK Center in Tulsa on Saturday, June 20, 2020.IAN MAULE/Tulsa World
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Vice President Mike Pence speaks at President Donald Trump's campaign rally at The BOK Center in Tulsa on Saturday, June 20, 2020.IAN MAULE/Tulsa World
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Oklahoma Senator Jim Inhofe talks to media while waiting for President Donald Trump at Tulsa International Airport in Tulsa on Saturday, June 20, 2020.
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Vice President Mike Pence claps while approaching the podium before speaking at President Donald Trump's campaign rally at The BOK Center in Tulsa on Saturday, June 20, 2020.IAN MAULE/Tulsa World
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A supporter holds up a campaign sign President Donald Trump speaks during his campaign rally at The BOK Center in Tulsa on Saturday, June 20, 2020.IAN MAULE/Tulsa World
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President Donald Trump speaks during his campaign rally at The BOK Center in Tulsa on Saturday, June 20, 2020.IAN MAULE/Tulsa World
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Members of law enforcement watch President Donald Trump's motorcade arrive at The BOK Center in Tulsa on Saturday, June 20, 2020.IAN MAULE/Tulsa World
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Vice President Mike Pence speaks at President Donald Trump's campaign rally at The BOK Center in Tulsa on Saturday, June 20, 2020.IAN MAULE/Tulsa World
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President Donald Trump speaks during his campaign rally at The BOK Center in Tulsa on Saturday, June 20, 2020.IAN MAULE/Tulsa World
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President Donald Trump speaks during his campaign rally at The BOK Center in Tulsa on Saturday, June 20, 2020.IAN MAULE/Tulsa World
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A child lays is held by his father during President Donald Trump speaks during his campaign rally at The BOK Center in Tulsa on Saturday, June 20, 2020.IAN MAULE/Tulsa World
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President Donald Trump approaches the podium during his campaign rally at The BOK Center in Tulsa on Saturday, June 20, 2020.IAN MAULE/Tulsa World
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Supporters cheer while President Donald Trump speaks during his campaign rally at The BOK Center in Tulsa on Saturday, June 20, 2020.IAN MAULE/Tulsa World
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Supporters listen to Vice President Mike Pence speak at President Donald Trump's campaign rally at The BOK Center in Tulsa on Saturday, June 20, 2020.IAN MAULE/Tulsa World
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President Donald Trump reacts to supporters during his campaign rally at The BOK Center in Tulsa on Saturday, June 20, 2020.IAN MAULE/Tulsa World
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Supporters cheer while Vice President Mike Pence speak at President Donald Trump's campaign rally at The BOK Center in Tulsa on Saturday, June 20, 2020.IAN MAULE/Tulsa World
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Vice President Mike Pence speaks at President Donald Trump's campaign rally at The BOK Center in Tulsa on Saturday, June 20, 2020.IAN MAULE/Tulsa World
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Vice President Mike Pence claps while approaching the podium before speaking at President Donald Trump's campaign rally at The BOK Center in Tulsa on Saturday, June 20, 2020.IAN MAULE/Tulsa World
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Supporters cheer while Vice President Mike Pence speak at President Donald Trump's campaign rally at The BOK Center in Tulsa on Saturday, June 20, 2020.IAN MAULE/Tulsa World
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Supporters cheer while listening to President Donald Trump speak during his campaign rally at The BOK Center in Tulsa on Saturday, June 20, 2020.IAN MAULE/Tulsa World
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President Donald Trump claps while supporters cheer during his campaign rally at The BOK Center in Tulsa on Saturday, June 20, 2020. IAN MAULE/Tulsa World
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Signs sit on the ground while President Donald Trump speaks during his campaign rally at The BOK Center in Tulsa on Saturday, June 20, 2020.IAN MAULE/Tulsa World
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Supporters cheer while Vice President Mike Pence speak at President Donald Trump's campaign rally at The BOK Center in Tulsa on Saturday, June 20, 2020.IAN MAULE/Tulsa World
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Supporters cheer while listening President Donald Trump speak during his campaign rally at The BOK Center in Tulsa on Saturday, June 20, 2020.IAN MAULE/Tulsa World
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President Donald Trump speaks during his campaign rally at The BOK Center in Tulsa on Saturday, June 20, 2020. IAN MAULE/Tulsa World
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Vice President Mike Pence gives a thumbs up to the crowd after speaking at President Donald Trump's campaign rally at The BOK Center in Tulsa on Saturday, June 20, 2020.IAN MAULE/Tulsa World
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President Donald Trump speaks during his campaign rally at The BOK Center in Tulsa on Saturday, June 20, 2020.IAN MAULE/Tulsa World
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Supporters cheer while Vice President Mike Pence speak at President Donald Trump's campaign rally at The BOK Center in Tulsa on Saturday, June 20, 2020.IAN MAULE/Tulsa World
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A supporter records on her phone while Vice President Mike Pence speak at President Donald Trump's campaign rally at The BOK Center in Tulsa on Saturday, June 20, 2020.IAN MAULE/Tulsa World
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A man and his dog listen to President Donald Trump speak during his campaign rally at The BOK Center in Tulsa on Saturday, June 20, 2020.IAN MAULE/Tulsa World
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Supporters cheer while listening President Donald Trump speak during his campaign rally at The BOK Center in Tulsa on Saturday, June 20, 2020.IAN MAULE/Tulsa World
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Vice President Mike Pence gives a thumbs up to the crowd after speaking at President Donald Trump's campaign rally at The BOK Center in Tulsa on Saturday, June 20, 2020.IAN MAULE/Tulsa World
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Supporters cheer while listening President Donald Trump speak during his campaign rally at The BOK Center in Tulsa on Saturday, June 20, 2020.IAN MAULE/Tulsa World
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A supporter cheers while listening to Vice President Mike Pence speak at President Donald Trump speaks during his campaign rally at The BOK Center in Tulsa on Saturday, June 20, 2020.IAN MAULE/Tulsa World
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Supporters cheer while listening President Donald Trump speak during his campaign rally at The BOK Center in Tulsa on Saturday, June 20, 2020.IAN MAULE/Tulsa World
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Oklahoma Senator James Lankford records a live video while Air Force One prepares to takeoff from Tulsa International Airport in Tulsa on Saturday, June 20, 2020.IAN MAULE/Tulsa World
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Supporters cheer while Vice President Mike Pence speak at President Donald Trump's campaign rally at The BOK Center in Tulsa on Saturday, June 20, 2020.IAN MAULE/Tulsa World
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President Donald Trump pumps his fist while supporters cheer during his campaign rally at The BOK Center in Tulsa on Saturday, June 20, 2020.IAN MAULE/Tulsa World
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President Donald Trump pumps his fist while supporters cheer during his campaign rally at The BOK Center in Tulsa on Saturday, June 20, 2020. IAN MAULE/Tulsa World
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President Donald Trump speaks during his campaign rally at The BOK Center in Tulsa on Saturday, June 20, 2020. IAN MAULE/Tulsa World
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Protesters fill Boulder Ave. after Tulsa Police fired pepper balls at the after President Donald Trump's campaign rally at the BOK Center Saturday, June 20, 2020. MIKE SIMONS/Tulsa World
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President Donald Trump speaks at a campaign rally for President Donald Trump at the BOK Center in downtown Tulsa, Okla., on Saturday, June 20, 2020.
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Jerry Latty, a supporter of President Donald Trump, shouts at Black Lives Matter protesters on the perimiter of President Donald Trump's campaign rally at the BOK Center Saturday, June 20, 2020. MIKE SIMONS/Tulsa World
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President Donald Trump speaks at a campaign rally for President Donald Trump at the BOK Center in downtown Tulsa, Okla., on Saturday, June 20, 2020.
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Sincere Terry protests in front of Oklahoma National Guard soldiers and law enforcement officers at Sixth Street and Denver Avenue on the perimeter of President Donald Trump’s campaign rally at the BOK Center on Saturday. MIKE SIMONS/Tulsa World
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President Donald Trump walks towards the stage while supporters cheer during his campaign rally at The BOK Center in Tulsa on Saturday, June 20, 2020.IAN MAULE/Tulsa World
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Diamond and Silk before a campaign rally for President Donald Trump at the BOK Center in downtown Tulsa, Okla., on Saturday, June 20, 2020.
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President Donald Trump to speaking at the BOK Center at the first re-election rally in Tulsa, OK, June 20, 2020.
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President Donald Trump to speaking at the BOK Center at the first re-election rally in Tulsa, OK, June 20, 2020. STEPHEN PINGRY/Tulsa World
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A man makes the "shame" gesture toward the press after President Donald Trump denounced them as "the enemy of the people" during a campaign rally for President Donald Trump at the BOK Center in downtown Tulsa, Okla., on Saturday, June 20, 2020.
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Campaign adviser Lara Trump calls for "four more years" of President Donald Trump during a campaign rally at the BOK Center in downtown Tulsa, Okla., on Saturday, June 20, 2020.
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Campaign adviser Lara Trump (left) and husband Eric Trump speak
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President Donald Trump speaks at a campaign rally at the BOK Center in downtown Tulsa on Saturday.
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President Donald Trump speaks at a campaign rally for President Donald Trump at the BOK Center in downtown Tulsa, Okla., on Saturday, June 20, 2020.
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President Donald Trump speaks during his campaign rally at The BOK Center in Tulsa on Saturday, June 20, 2020.
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President Donald Trump watches as supporters cheer during his campaign rally at The BOK Center in Tulsa on Saturday, June 20, 2020.
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President Donald Trump speaks during his campaign rally at The BOK Center in Tulsa on Saturday, June 20, 2020.
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Attendees, including Blake Marnell (center) of San Diego, cheer and film while President Donald Trump speaks during his campaign rally at the BOK Center.
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After President Trump’s campaign rally ended, crowds of people gathered at Fourth Street and Denver Avenue on Saturday night. JOHN CLANTON/Tulsa World
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Sheena Grewal of Tulsa prays at 6th St. and Dever Ave. on the perimiter of President Donald Trump's campaign rally at the BOK Center Saturday, June 20, 2020. MIKE SIMONS/Tulsa World
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Tulsa Police Officers arrive on Boulder Ave. and fire pepper balls at protesters on the perimiter of President Donald Trump's campaign rally at the BOK Center Saturday, June 20, 2020. MIKE SIMONS/Tulsa World
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After President Trump's campaign rally ended, crowds of people gathered at Fouth and Denver in Tulsa Saturday, June 20, 2020. JOHN CLANTON/Tulsa World
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Protesters march back to the Greenwood Historic District as, "Black Lives Matter" is projected on a downtown building after President Donald Trump's campaign rally at the BOK Center Saturday, June 20, 2020. MIKE SIMONS/Tulsa World
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Tulsa police officers arrive on Boulder Avenue on the perimeter of President Donald Trump’s campaign rally at the BOK Center on June 20. MIKE SIMONS/Tulsa World
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Protesters are kept back by members of the Oklahoma National Guard at Sixth Street and Denver Avenue on the perimeter of President Donald Trump's campaign rally at the BOK Center Saturday, June 20, 2020. MIKE SIMONS/Tulsa World
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Protesters are kept back by members of the Oklahoma National Guard on the perimeter of President Donald Trump's campaign rally at the BOK Center Saturday, June 20, 2020. MIKE SIMONS/Tulsa World
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Protesters are kept back by members of the Oklahoma National Guard on the perimeter of President Donald Trump's campaign rally at the BOK Center Saturday, June 20, 2020. MIKE SIMONS/Tulsa World
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Sheena Grewal of Tulsa prays at Sixth Street and Denver Avenue on the perimeter of President Donald Trump’s campaign rally at the BOK Center on Saturday. MIKE SIMONS/Tulsa World
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Attendees cheer for Vice President Mike Pence as he speaks during a campaign rally for President Donald Trump at the BOK Center in Tulsa on Saturday. IAN MAULE/Tulsa World
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Vice President Mike Pence speaks during a campaign rally for President President Donald Trump at The BOK Center in Tulsa on Saturday, June 20, 2020.IAN MAULE/Tulsa World
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President Donald Trump to speaking at the BOK Center at the first re-election rally in Tulsa, OK, June 20, 2020. STEPHEN PINGRY/Tulsa World
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President Donald Trump to speaking at the BOK Center at the first re-election rally in Tulsa, OK, June 20, 2020. STEPHEN PINGRY/Tulsa World
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President Donald Trump speaks at a campaign rally at the BOK Center in downtown Tulsa, Okla., on Saturday, June 20, 2020. MATT BARNARD/Tulsa World
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President Donald Trump speaks at a campaign rally at the BOK Center in downtown Tulsa, Okla., on Saturday, June 20, 2020. MATT BARNARD/Tulsa World
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President Donald Trump speaks at a campaign rally at the BOK Center in downtown Tulsa, Okla., on Saturday, June 20, 2020.
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OHP Troopers and Tulsa police combined to move protestors and crowds back from a fence at Fourth and Cheyenne after temporarily closing access to grounds closer to the BOK Arena where President Trump is scheduled to speak on Saturday evening. JOHN CLANTON/Tulsa World file
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Tulsa Police move protestors and crowds back from a fence at Fourth and Cheyenne after temporarily closing access to grounds closer to the BOK Arena where President Trump is scheduled to speak on Saturday evening. JOHN CLANTON/Tulsa World file
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OHP Troopers and Tulsa police combined to move protestors and crowds back from a fence at Fourth and Cheyenne after temporarily closing access to grounds closer to the BOK Arena where President Trump is scheduled to speak on Saturday evening. JOHN CLANTON/Tulsa World file
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OHP Troopers and Tulsa police combined to move protestors and crowds back from a fence at Fourth and Cheyenne after temporarily closing access to grounds closer to the BOK Arena where President Trump is scheduled to speak on Saturday evening. JOHN CLANTON/Tulsa World file
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Sincere Terry Center holds up her fist as OHP Troopers and Tulsa police begin to to move protestors and crowds back from a fence at Fourth and Cheyenne after temporarily closing access to grounds closer to the BOK Arena where President Trump is scheduled to speak on Saturday evening. JOHN CLANTON/Tulsa World file
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OHP troopers and Tulsa Police combine to move protesters and crowds back from a fence at Fourth Street and Cheyenne Avenue after temporarily closing access to grounds closer to the BOK Center where President Trump was scheduled to speak on Saturday evening. JOHN CLANTON/Tulsa World file
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Oklahoma Highway Patrol troopers and Tulsa police officers combined to move protesters and crowds back from a fence at Fourth Street and Cheyenne Avenue after temporarily closing access to grounds closer to the BOK Center where President Trump is scheduled to speak on Saturday evening. JOHN CLANTON/Tulsa World file
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Trump protesters and supporters gathered near fourth and Cheyenne, a few blocks from the BOK Center and engaged each other in occasional arguments ahead of President Trump's planned rally on Saturday, June 20, 2020. MIKE SIMONS/Tulsa World
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Trump protesters and supporters gathered near fourth and Cheyenne, a few blocks from the BOK Center and engaged each other in occasional arguments ahead of President Trump's planned rally on Saturday, June 20, 2020. MIKE SIMONS/Tulsa World
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Trump protesters and supporters gathered near fourth and Cheyenne, a few blocks from the BOK Center and engaged each other in occasional arguments ahead of President Trump's planned rally on Saturday, June 20, 2020. MIKE SIMONS/Tulsa World
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Trump protesters and supporters gathered near fourth and Cheyenne, a few blocks from the BOK Center and engaged each other in occasional arguments ahead of President Trump's planned rally on Saturday, June 20, 2020. MIKE SIMONS/Tulsa World
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Trump protesters and supporters gathered near fourth and Cheyenne, a few blocks from the BOK Center and engaged each other in occasional arguments ahead of President Trump's planned rally on Saturday, June 20, 2020. MIKE SIMONS/Tulsa World
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Trump protesters and supporters gathered near fourth and Cheyenne, a few blocks from the BOK Center and engaged each other in occasional arguments ahead of President Trump's planned rally on Saturday, June 20, 2020. MIKE SIMONS/Tulsa World
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Trump protesters and supporters gathered near fourth and Cheyenne, a few blocks from the BOK Center and engaged each other in occasional arguments ahead of President Trump's planned rally on Saturday, June 20, 2020. MIKE SIMONS/Tulsa World
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Trump protesters and supporters gathered near fourth and Cheyenne, a few blocks from the BOK Center and engaged each other in occasional arguments ahead of President Trump's planned rally on Saturday, June 20, 2020. MIKE SIMONS/Tulsa World
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Trump protesters and supporters gathered near fourth and Cheyenne, a few blocks from the BOK Center and engaged each other in occasional arguments ahead of President Trump's planned rally on Saturday, June 20, 2020. MIKE SIMONS/Tulsa World
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Tulsa Police and OHP moved crowds away from a fence at Fourth and Cheyenne outside the BOK Center in Tulsa ahead of President Trump's planned rally on Saturday, June 20, 2020. MIKE SIMONS/Tulsa World
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Sincere Terry talks with an OHP Trooper as officials try to move crowds away from a gate near Fourth and Cheyenne, a few blocks from the BOK Center in Tulsa ahead of President Trump’s planned rally on Saturday. MIKE SIMONS/Tulsa World
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OHP Troopers start trying to move crowds away from the gate as Trump supporters and protestors gather near Forth and Cheyenne ahead of President Trump's planned rally at the BOK Center in Tulsa on Saturday, June 20, 2020. MIKE SIMONS/Tulsa World
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Trump protesters and supporters gathered near fourth and Cheyenne, a few blocks from the BOK Center and engaged each other in occasional arguments ahead of President Trump's planned rally on Saturday, June 20, 2020. MIKE SIMONS/Tulsa World
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Black Lives Matter supporters block Boulder Avenue, a few blocks away from the BOK Center where President Trump's planned rally will be held on Saturday, June 20, 2020. MIKE SIMONS/Tulsa World
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Christine Lowry of Taos, New Mexico, yells at police as they try to move a crowd of Trump protesters, like her and supporters, away from a fence at Fourth Street and Cheyenne Avenue ahead of President Trump’s rally on Saturday. MIKE SIMONS/Tulsa World
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Kevin Watkins of Los Angeles stands in front of Oklahoma Highway Patrol troopers and Tulsa Police near Fourth Street and Cheyenne Avenue ahead of President Trump’s rally at the BOK Center on Saturday. MIKE SIMONS/Tulsa World
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Sincere Terry leads a chant as she and other protesters are moved away from entry gates near Fourth Street and Cheyenne Avenue in Tulsa ahead of President Trump’s rally on Saturday.
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Armed men stand near the corner of Fourth and Boulder as crowds of Trump Supporters and protesters gather blocks away from the BOK Center in Tulsa ahead of President Trump's planned rally on Saturday, June 20, 2020. MIKE SIMONS/Tulsa World
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Black Lives Matter supporters block Boulder Avenue, a few blocks away from the BOK Center where President Trump's planned rally will be held on Saturday, June 20, 2020. MIKE SIMONS/Tulsa World
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Supporters of President Donald Trump and protesters clash in downtown Tulsa ahead of Trump’s campaign rally. Someone during the scuffle sprayed pepper spray.
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President Donald Trump steps off Air Force One while arriving at Tulsa International Airport on Saturday, June 20th, 2020. Ian Maule/Tulsa World
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President Donald Trump waves at media while getting into is motorcade while arriving at Tulsa International Airport on Saturday, June 20th, 2020. Ian Maule/Tulsa World
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President Donald Trump gestures at Tulsa Mayor G.T. Bynum while arriving at Tulsa International Airport on Saturday. IAN MAULE/Tulsa World
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Air Force One is pictured at Tulsa International Airport on Saturday. COREY JONES/Tulsa World
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People wait for President Donald Trump to speak at the BOK Center at the first reelection rally
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TW Shannon talks to the crowd as they wait for President Donald Trump to speak at the BOK Center at the first re-election rally in Tulsa, OK, June 20, 2020.
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Mia Tucker waits for President Donald Trump to speak at the BOK Center at the first re-election rally in Tulsa, OK, June 20, 2020.
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Tulsa County Sheriff Vic Regalado talks to the crowd as they wait for President Donald Trump to speak at the BOK Center at the first re-election rally in Tulsa, OK, June 20, 2020. STEPHEN PINGRY/Tulsa World
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Tulsa County Sheriff Vic Regalado makes remarks during a campaign rally for President Donald Trump at the BOK Center in downtown Tulsa, Okla., on Saturday, June 20, 2020. MATT BARNARD/Tulsa World
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Donald Trump supporters shop for merchandise during a campaign rally at the BOK Center in downtown Tulsa, Okla., on Saturday, June 20, 2020.
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Donald Trump supporters shop for merchandise during a campaign rally at the BOK Center in downtown Tulsa, Okla., on Saturday, June 20, 2020.
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Donald Trump supporters wave posters during a campaign rally at the BOK Center in downtown Tulsa, Okla., on Saturday, June 20, 2020.
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Donald Trump supporters walk along the concourse during a campaign rally at the BOK Center in downtown Tulsa, Okla., on Saturday, June 20, 2020. MATT BARNARD/Tulsa World
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People waiting for President Donald Trump to speak at the BOK Center at the first re-election rally in Tulsa, OK, June 20, 2020. STEPHEN PINGRY/Tulsa World
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People waiting for President Donald Trump to speak at the BOK Center at the first re-election rally in Tulsa, OK, June 20, 2020.
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Crowds make their way through gates at Fourth and Cheyenne on their way toward the BOK Center in Tulsa ahead of President Trump’s planned rally on Saturday, June 20, 2020. MIKE SIMONS/Tulsa World
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Vincent Madle chants USA while waiting for President Donald Trump to speak at the BOK Center at the first re-election rally in Tulsa, OK, June 20, 2020.
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Jonathan Rowe takes a selfie while waiting for President Donald Trump to speak at the BOK Center at the first re-election rally in Tulsa, OK, June 20, 2020.
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Jeff Borsuk waits for President Donald Trump to speak at the BOK Center at the first re-election rally in Tulsa, OK, June 20, 2020.
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People waiting for President Donald Trump to speak at the BOK Center at the first re-election rally in Tulsa, OK, June 20, 2020. STEPHEN PINGRY/Tulsa World
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People waiting for President Donald Trump to speak at the BOK Center at the first re-election rally in Tulsa, OK, June 20, 2020.
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People waiting for President Donald Trump to speak at the BOK Center at the first re-election rally in Tulsa, OK, June 20, 2020.
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Melissa and Scott Killgore wait for President Donald Trump to speak at the BOK Center at the first re-election rally in Tulsa, OK, June 20, 2020.
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Eric Trump, son of President Trump, waves to people waiting for the president to speak at the BOK Center on Saturday. STEPHEN PINGRY/Tulsa World
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People wait for President Donald Trump to speak at the BOK Center at the first reelection rally in Tulsa, OK, June 20, 2020. STEPHEN PINGRY/Tulsa World
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People wait for President Donald Trump to speak at the BOK Center at the first reelection rally in Tulsa, OK, June 20, 2020. STEPHEN PINGRY/Tulsa World
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Shelby Goins and Josette McWhirt take a photo of Eric Trump while waiting for President Donald Trump to speak at the BOK Center at the first re-election rally in Tulsa, OK, June 20, 2020. STEPHEN PINGRY/Tulsa World
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Alivia Rawls waits for President Donald Trump to speak at the BOK Center at Saturday’s reelection rally.
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Crowds begin to fill the arena floor before a campaign rally for President Donald Trump at the BOK Center in downtown Tulsa, Okla., on Saturday, June 20, 2020. MATT BARNARD/Tulsa World
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Black Lives Matter and pro-Trump individuals interact on Boulder Avenue on Saturday. MIKE SIMONS/Tulsa World
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A woman wears a shirt with the slogan "America is for lovers" as she takes her seat at a campaign rally for President Donald Trump at the BOK Center in downtown Tulsa, Okla., on Saturday, June 20, 2020. MATT BARNARD/Tulsa World
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Donald Trump supporters take their seats before the president's campaign rally at the BOK Center in downtown Tulsa, Okla., on Saturday, June 20, 2020. MATT BARNARD/Tulsa World
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Crowds filter into the Donald Trump Outdoor Experience before a campaign rally for President Donald Trump at the BOK Center in downtown Tulsa, Okla., on Saturday, June 20, 2020. MATT BARNARD/Tulsa World
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A man holding a sign bearing the hashtag "#pizzagate" talks to security crews outside a barricade before a campaign rally for President Donald Trump at the BOK Center in downtown Tulsa, Okla., on Saturday, June 20, 2020. MATT BARNARD/Tulsa World
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Residents cover portions of the Black Wall Street mural with messages, saying it is on sacred ground and an inappropriate place for a political photo op. KENDRICK MARSHALL/Tulsa World
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Air Force 2 is pictured at Tulsa International Airport. COREY JONES/Tulsa World
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Black Lives Matter supporters block Boulder Avenue, a few blocks away from the BOK Center where President Trump's rally will be held Saturday. MIKE SIMONS/Tulsa World
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A Tulsa Police officer works near a Black Lives Matter event near Fourth Street and Denver Avenue, a few blocks away from the BOK Center where President Trump’s planned rally will be held on Saturday, June 20, 2020. MIKE SIMONS/Tulsa World
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Trump supporters and opponents clash at Fourth Street and Denver Avenue a few blocks away from the BOK Center where President Trump's planned rally will be held on Saturday, June 20, 2020. MIKE SIMONS/Tulsa World
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People wait for President Donald Trump to speak at the BOK Center at the first reelection rally in Tulsa, OK, June 20, 2020. STEPHEN PINGRY/Tulsa World
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Trump supporters and opponents shout at each other at Fourth Street and Denver Avenue, a few blocks away from the BOK Center where the president's planned rally will be held Saturday. MIKE SIMONS/Tulsa World
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Crowds of people gather at Fouth and Denver as they make their way toward the BOK Center in downtown Tulsa ahead of President Trump's planned rally on Saturday, June 20, 2020. JOHN CLANTON/Tulsa World
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Crowds of people gather at Fourth Street and Denver Avenue as they make their way toward the BOK Center in downtown Tulsa ahead of President Trump's planned rally on Saturday, June 20, 2020. JOHN CLANTON/Tulsa World
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Crowds of people gather at Fourth Street and Denver Avenue as they make their way toward the BOK Center in downtown Tulsa ahead of President Trump's rally Saturday. JOHN CLANTON/Tulsa World
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Signs adorn windows of the Adams Apartment building at Fourth Street and Cheyenne Avenue as crowds gather outside the BOK Center in Tulsa ahead of President Trump's planned rally on Saturday, June 20, 2020. JOHN CLANTON/Tulsa World
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Crowds of people gather at Fourth Street and Denver Avenue as they make their way toward the BOK Center in downtown Tulsa ahead of President Trump's planned rally on Saturday, June 20, 2020. JOHN CLANTON/Tulsa World
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Some Trump merchandise for sale in downtown Tulsa ahead of President Trump's planned rally on Saturday. JOHN CLANTON/Tulsa World
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Air Force One arrives as Air Force Two is parked on the tarmac at Tulsa International Airport on June 20, 2020. TOM GILBERT/Tulsa World
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Crowds wait as Air Force One comes in at Tulsa International Airport on June 20, 2020. TOM GILBERT/Tulsa World
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Air Force One arrives as Air Force Two is parked on the tarmac at Tulsa International Airport on June 20, 2020. TOM GILBERT/Tulsa World
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President Donald Trump points as he gets off Air Force One as Air Force Two is parked in the foreground at Tulsa International Airport on June 20, 2020. . TOM GILBERT/Tulsa World
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People hold down a "Baby Trump" balloon near 18th and Boston on Saturday. The organizers are raising money for Vernon AME Baptist Church through GoFundMe. TOM GILBERT/Tulsa World
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People hold down a “Baby Trump†balloon near 18th and Boston on June 20, 2020. The organizers are raising money for Vernon AME Baptist Church go fund me. TOM GILBERT/Tulsa World
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A crowd gathers as an argument breaks out near Fourth Street and Boulder Avenue in downtown Tulsa as crowds gather outside the BOK Center a few blocks away ahead of President Trump's planned rally on Saturday, June 20, 2020. JOHN CLANTON/Tulsa World
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Sean Ancelet, who traveled to Tulsa from Louisiana, holds signs in support of President Trump as he and other supporters gather a few blocks away from the BOK Center in Tulsa on Saturday, June 20, 2020. JOHN CLANTON/Tulsa World
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Crowds gather at Fourth Street and Denver Avenue as they make their way toward the BOK Center in downtown Tulsa ahead of President Donald Trump’s rally on Saturday. JOHN CLANTON/Tulsa World
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People line up at a security checkpoint near piles of items not allowed past the gate as they make their way toward BOK Center in Tulsa ahead of President Trump's planned rally on Saturday, June 20, 2020. JOHN CLANTON/Tulsa World
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Scott Hilliard (left) argues with Black Lives Matter protester Eugene Smith ahead of President Donald Trump’s campaign rally Saturday. MIKE SIMONS/Tulsa Word
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Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt speaks to the media in downtown Tulsa ahead of a campaign rally for President Donald Trump on Saturday. MATT BARNARD/Tulsa World
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klahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt speaks to the media in downtown Tulsa ahead of a campaign rally for President Donald Trump on Saturday. MATT BARNARD/Tulsa World
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Okla. Gov. Kevin Stitt (left) arrives at the Cox Business Center in downtown Tulsa ahead of a campaign rally for President Donald Trump on Saturday. MATT BARNARD/Tulsa World
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Tulsa Mayor G.T Bynum checks his phone while waiting for President Donald Trump to arrive at Tulsa International Airport in Tulsa on Saturday, June 20, 2020.IAN MAULE/Tulsa World
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Air Force One flies over Tulsa on Saturday, June 20, 2020.IAN MAULE/Tulsa World
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Tulsa Mayor G.T Bynum,Oklahoma Lieutenant Governor Matt Pinnell, and Oklahoma Senator James Lankford wait for President Donald Trump to arrive at Tulsa International Airport in Tulsa on Saturday, June 20, 2020. IAN MAULE/Tulsa World
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President Donald Trump waves to media while entering his motorcade at Tulsa International Airport in Tulsa on Saturday, June 20, 2020.IAN MAULE/Tulsa World
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President Donald Trump exits Air Force One while arriving at Tulsa International Airport in Tulsa on Saturday, June 20, 2020.IAN MAULE/Tulsa World
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Air Force One is parked at Tulsa International Airport in Tulsa on Saturday.
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Air Force One lands at Tulsa International Airport in Tulsa on Saturday, June 20, 2020.IAN MAULE/Tulsa World
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President Donald Trump exits Air Force One while arriving at Tulsa International Airport in Tulsa on Saturday, June 20, 2020.IAN MAULE/Tulsa World
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President Donald Trump exits Air Force One while arriving at Tulsa International Airport in Tulsa on Saturday, June 20, 2020.IAN MAULE/Tulsa World
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Tulsa Mayor G.T Bynum checks his phone while waiting for President Donald Trump to arrive at Tulsa International Airport in Tulsa on Saturday, June 20, 2020.IAN MAULE/Tulsa World
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White House Staffers watch while Air Force One lands at Tulsa International Airport in Tulsa on Saturday, June 20, 2020.IAN MAULE/Tulsa World
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Air Force One lands at Tulsa International Airport in Tulsa on Saturday, June 20, 2020.IAN MAULE/Tulsa World
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President Donald Trump waves to media while entering his motorcade at Tulsa International Airport in Tulsa on Saturday, June 20, 2020.IAN MAULE/Tulsa World
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President Donald Trump's motorcade approaches The BOK Center in Tulsa on Saturday, June 20, 2020.IAN MAULE/Tulsa World
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White House staff watch as Air Force One land at Tulsa International Airport in Tulsa on Saturday, June 20, 2020.IAN MAULE/Tulsa World
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Tulsa Police officers arrest protester Sheila Buck at President Donald Trump's campaign rally in Tulsa. Police later said there was a request by Trump Campaign Staff to remove her from the secure area of the rally. MIKE SIMONS/Tulsa Word
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Tulsa police officers arrest protester Sheila Buck at President Donald Trump’s June 20 rally in Tulsa. Police later said there was a request by Trump Campaign Staff to remove her from the secure area of the rally.
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Tulsa Police officers arrest protester Sheila Buck at President Donald Trump's campaign rally in Tulsa. Police later said there was a request by Trump Campaign Staff to remove her from the secure area of the rally. MIKE SIMONS/Tulsa Word
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Tulsa police officers arrest protester Sheila Buck at President Donald Trump’s campaign rally in Tulsa. Police later said there was a request by Trump campaign staff to remove her from the secure area of the rally.
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Tulsa Police officers arrest protester Sheila Buck at President Donald Trump's campaign rally in Tulsa. Police later said there was a request by Trump Campaign Staff to remove her from the secure area of the rally. MIKE SIMONS/Tulsa Word
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Protester Sheila Buck prays for peace and equality as supporters of President Donald Trump enter a safety barricade for Trump's campaign rally in Tulsa. Police later said there was a request by Trump Campaign Staff to remove her from the secure area of the rally. Police did move her away from the area and arrest her. MIKE SIMONS/Tulsa Word
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Daniel Pearl (right), a supporter of President Donald Trump, questions protesters as he waits to enter a safety barricade for Trump's campaign rally in Tulsa. MIKE SIMONS/Tulsa Word
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A member of the Oklahoma National Guard watched as supporters of President Donald Trump enter a safety barricade for Trump's campaign rally in Tulsa. MIKE SIMONS/Tulsa Word
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A President Donald Trump supporter puts on a mask to protect against COVID-19 as he and others enter a safety barricade for the campaign rally in Tulsa. MIKE SIMONS/Tulsa Word
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Masks to protect against COVID-19 are handed to supporters as they enter the safety barricade for President Donald Trump's campaign rally in Tulsa. MIKE SIMONS/Tulsa Word
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Jacob Osborne and his son Phoenix, 3 weeks, enter as safety barricade gates are opened Saturday for supporters to enter President Donald Trump's campaign rally in Tulsa. MIKE SIMONS/Tulsa Word
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Safety barricade gates are opened for supporters to enter President Donald Trump's campaign rally in Tulsa. MIKE SIMONS/Tulsa Word
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Supporters wait as safety barricade gates are opened for supporters to enter President Donald Trump's campaign rally in Tulsa. MIKE SIMONS/Tulsa Word
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People wait in downtown Tulsa Saturday morning to enter President Donald Trump's campaign rally. MIKE SIMONS/Tulsa Word
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Members of the Oklahoma National Guard work as people wait in downtown Tulsa to enter President Donald Trump's campaign rally in Tulsa. MIKE SIMONS/Tulsa Word
Complete Tulsa Trump rally coverage
Tulsa Trump rally coverage: This story will update throughout Saturday as the Tulsa World covers President Trump's rally in Tulsa.
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