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Michael Reaves, The Denver PostDENVER, CO - JULY 01: Protesters during Donald Trump's campaign stop in Denver Friday, July 1, 2016. (Michael Reaves, The Denver Post)
RJ Sangosti, The Denver PostDENVER, CO - JULY 01: Donald J. Trump, the presumptive Republican presidential candidate headlines the 2016 Western Conservative Summit at the Colorado Convention Center in Denver, July 01, 2016. It is the 7th annual Western Conservative Summit. (Photo by RJ Sangosti/The Denver Post)
RJ Sangosti, The Denver PostDENVER, CO - JULY 01: Donald J. Trump, the presumptive Republican presidential candidate headlines the 2016 Western Conservative Summit at the Colorado Convention Center in Denver, July 01, 2016. It is the 7th annual Western Conservative Summit. (Photo by RJ Sangosti/The Denver Post)
Michael Reaves, The Denver PostDENVER, CO - JULY 1: Protesters during Donald Trump's campaign stop in Denver Friday, July 1, 2016. (Michael Reaves, The Denver Post)
RJ Sangosti, The Denver PostDENVER, CO - JULY 1: Donald J. Trump, the presumptive Republican presidential candidate headlines the 2016 Western Conservative Summit at the Colorado Convention Center in Denver, July 01, 2016. It is the 7th annual Western Conservative Summit. (Photo by RJ Sangosti/The Denver Post)
Michael Reaves, The Denver PostDENVER, CO - JULY 1: Pro-Trump supporter Karen Kennedy, left, argues with anti-Trump protester Andrew Carr outside the Western Conservative Summit on July 1, 2016. (Photo by Michael Reaves/The Denver Post)
RJ Sangosti, The Denver PostDENVER, CO - JULY 01: Dede Laugesen takes a photo of Donald J. Trump, the presumptive Republican presidential candidate, as he walks on stage during the 2016 Western Conservative Summit at the Colorado Convention Center in Denver, July 01, 2016. It is the 7th annual Western Conservative Summit. (Photo by RJ Sangosti/The Denver Post)
RJ Sangosti, The Denver PostDENVER, CO - JULY 01: Donald J. Trump, the presumptive Republican presidential candidate headlines the 2016 Western Conservative Summit at the Colorado Convention Center in Denver, July 01, 2016. It is the 7th annual Western Conservative Summit. (Photo by RJ Sangosti/The Denver Post)
Michael Reaves, The Denver PostDENVER, CO - JULY 1: Republican Devin Bilski, left, and anti-Trump protester Brenda Carrasco stare down each other face-to-face outside the Western Conservative Summit on July 1, 2016. (Photo by Michael Reaves/The Denver Post)
Seth McConnell, The Denver PostDENVER, CO - JULY 1: An Anti-Trump supporter sports a sign during an Anti-Trump rally at the corner of 14th and California in Denver, Colorado on July 1, 2016. (Photo by Seth McConnell/The Denver Post)
Andy Cross, The Denver PostDENVER, CO - July 01: Anti-Donald Trump protesters at the intersection of 14th and California, across the street from the Colorado Convention Center where Mr. Trump was speaking July 01, 2016. The Trump supporter and a protester were detained after the incident. (Photo by Andy Cross/The Denver Post)
RJ Sangosti, The Denver PostDENVER, CO - JULY 01: Donald J. Trump, the presumptive Republican presidential candidate headlines the 2016 Western Conservative Summit at the Colorado Convention Center in Denver, July 01, 2016. It is the 7th annual Western Conservative Summit. (Photo by RJ Sangosti/The Denver Post)
Michael Reaves, The Denver PostProtesters during Donald Trump's campaign stop in Denver Friday, July 1, 2016. (Michael Reaves, The Denver Post)
Michael Reaves, The Denver PostPolice patrol during Donald Trump's campaign stop in Denver Friday, July 1, 2016. (Michael Reaves, The Denver Post)
Andy Cross, The Denver PostDENVER, CO - July 01: An anti-Donald Trump protester gets in the face of a Trump supporter at the intersection of 14th and California, across the street from the Colorado Convention Center where Mr. Trump was speaking July 01, 2016. The Trump supporter and a protester were detained after the incident. (Photo by Andy Cross/The Denver Post)
Seth McConnell, The Denver PostDENVER, CO - JULY 1: An Anti-Trump protester during the Anti-Trump rally at the corner of 14th and California in Denver, Colorado on July 1, 2016. (Photo by Seth McConnell/The Denver Post)
Donald J. Trump, the presumptive Republican presidential candidate headlines the 2016 Western Conservative Summit at the Colorado Convention Center in Denver, July 01, 2016. It is the 7th annual Western Conservative Summit. (RJ Sangosti, The Denver Post)
Andy Cross, The Denver PostDENVER, CO - July 01: An anti-Donald Trump protester, right, and a Trump supporter, left, (orange shirt) get detained after a scuffle at the intersection of 14th and California, across the street from the Colorado Convention Center where Mr. Trump was speaking July 01, 2016. The Trump supporter and a protester were detained after the incident. (Photo by Andy Cross/The Denver Post)
DENVER, CO - JULY 1: Devin Bilski, left, sticks his finger in the face of Anti-Trump protester Brenda Carrasco during an Anti-Trump rally at the corner of 14th and California in Denver, Colorado on July 1, 2016. (Photo by Seth McConnell/The Denver Post)
Andy Cross, The Denver PostDENVER, CO - July 01: Denver Police stand by in front of the Colorado Convention Center during a anti-Donald Trump protest at 14th and California. (Photo by Andy Cross/The Denver Post)
Michael Reaves, The Denver PostDENVER, CO - JULY 1: An anti-Trump protester and a Trump supporter clash outside the Western Conservative Summit on July 1, 2016. (Photo by Michael Reaves/The Denver Post)
Andy Cross, The Denver PostDENVER, CO - July 01: A Donald Trump supporter, bottom center, (orange shirt) and anti-Trump protesters get in a scuffle at 14th and California, in front of the Colorado Convention Center where Mr. Trump was speaking July 01, 2016. The Trump supporter and a protester were detained after the incident. (Photo by Andy Cross/The Denver Post)
Andy Cross, The Denver PostDENVER, CO - July 01: Construction workers pause to watch an anti-Donald Trump protest near the intersection of 14th and California, across the street from the Colorado Convention Center where Mr. Trump was speaking July 01, 2016. The Trump supporter and a protester were detained after the incident. (Photo by Andy Cross/The Denver Post)
Andy Cross, The Denver PostDENVER, CO - July 01: Denver Officers in tactical gear unload along 14th Ave near California during a anti-Trump protest across the street from the Colorado Convention Center where Mr. Trump was speaking July 01, 2016. (Photo by Andy Cross/The Denver Post)
RJ Sangosti, The Denver PostDENVER, CO - JULY 01 Former GOP vice presidential candidate Sarah Palin speaks during the 2016 Western Conservative the Colorado Convention Center in Denver, July 01, 2016. It is the 7th annual Western Conservative Summit. (Photo by RJ Sangosti/The Denver Post)
Andy Cross, The Denver PostDENVER, CO - July 01: Donald Trump supporters and anti-Trump protesters argue at the intersection of 14th and California, in front of the Colorado Convention Center where Mr. Trump was speaking July 01, 2016. The Trump supporter and a protester were detained after the incident. (Photo by Andy Cross/The Denver Post)
RJ Sangosti, The Denver PostDENVER, CO - JULY 01 Former GOP vice presidential candidate Sarah Palin speaks during the 2016 Western Conservative Summit the Colorado Convention Center in Denver, July 01, 2016. It is the 7th annual Western Conservative Summit. (Photo by RJ Sangosti/The Denver Post)
Seth McConnell, The Denver PostDENVER, CO - JULY 1: Cheyenne De Christopher chants during an Anti-Trump rally at the corner of 14th and California in Denver, Colorado on July 1, 2016. (Photo by Seth McConnell/The Denver Post)
Michael Reaves, The Denver PostDENVER, CO - JULY 1: Greg, who did not provide a last name, points to his hat when asked what Donald Trump's policies are outside the Western Conservative Summit on July 1, 2016. (Photo by Michael Reaves/The Denver Post)
Seth McConnell, The Denver PostDENVER, CO - JULY 1: Pro-Trump supporter Greg, no last name given, uses a sign to block out a protester's megaphone during an Anti-Trump rally at the corner of 14th and California in Denver, Colorado on July 1, 2016. (Photo by Seth McConnell/The Denver Post)
RJ Sangosti, The Denver PostDENVER, CO - JULY 01 Former GOP vice presidential candidate Sarah Palin speaks during the 2016 Western Conservative Summit the Colorado Convention Center in Denver, July 01, 2016. It is the 7th annual Western Conservative Summit. (Photo by RJ Sangosti/The Denver Post)
RJ Sangosti, The Denver PostDENVER, CO - JULY 01: Secret service looks over the stage as Donald J. Trump speaks the 2016 Western Conservative Summit the Colorado Convention Center in Denver, July 01, 2016. It is the 7th annual Western Conservative Summit. (Photo by RJ Sangosti/The Denver Post)
Andy Cross, The Denver PostDENVER, CO - July 01: An anti-Donald Trump protester gets taken away after a scuffle at an anti-Trump protest at the intersection of 14th and California, across the street from the Colorado Convention Center where Mr. Trump was speaking July 01, 2016. (Photo by Andy Cross/The Denver Post)
RJ Sangosti, The Denver PostDENVER, CO - JULY 01: Secret service looks over the stage as Sarah Palin speaks the 2016 Western Conservative Summit the Colorado Convention Center in Denver, July 01, 2016. It is the 7th annual Western Conservative Summit. (Photo by RJ Sangosti/The Denver Post)
Seth McConnell, The Denver PostDENVER, CO - JULY 1: Protesters chant during an Anti-Trump rally at the corner of 14th and California in Denver, Colorado on July 1, 2016. (Photo by Seth McConnell/The Denver Post)
RJ Sangosti, The Denver PostDENVER, CO - JULY 01 Former GOP vice presidential candidate Sarah Palin speaks during the 2016 Western Conservative Summit the Colorado Convention Center in Denver, July 01, 2016. It is the 7th annual Western Conservative Summit. (Photo by RJ Sangosti/The Denver Post)
RJ Sangosti, The Denver PostDENVER, CO - JULY 01: A man wears his red, white, and blue socks the 2016 Western Conservative Summit the Colorado Convention Center in Denver, July 01, 2016. It is the 7th annual Western Conservative Summit. (Photo by RJ Sangosti/The Denver Post)
RJ Sangosti, The Denver PostDENVER, CO - JULY 01 Former GOP vice presidential candidate Sarah Palin speaks during the 2016 Western Conservative Summit the Colorado Convention Center in Denver, July 01, 2016. It is the 7th annual Western Conservative Summit. (Photo by RJ Sangosti/The Denver Post)
Seth McConnell, The Denver PostDENVER, CO - JULY 1: Protesters chant during an Anti-Trump rally at the corner of 14th and California in Denver, Colorado on July 1, 2016. (Photo by Seth McConnell/The Denver Post)
Seth McConnell, The Denver PostDENVER, CO - JULY 1: Denver Police Officer keep an eye on the crowd during an Anti-Trump rally at the corner of 14th and California in Denver, Colorado on July 1, 2016. (Photo by Seth McConnell/The Denver Post)
Seth McConnell, The Denver PostDENVER, CO - JULY 1: Pro-Trump supporter Greg, no last name given, uses a sign to block out a protesters megaphone during an Anti-Trump rally at the corner of 14th and California in Denver, Colorado on July 1, 2016. (Photo by Seth McConnell/The Denver Post)
Michael Reaves, The Denver PostDENVER, CO - JULY 1: Daniel Mason, an anti-Trump protester, dresses as a Teletubbie outside the Western Conservative Summit on July 1, 2016. (Photo by Michael Reaves/The Denver Post)
Seth McConnell, The Denver PostDENVER, CO - JULY 1: An Anti-Trump protester is lead away after getting into a physical altercation with a Pro-Trump supporter at an Anti-Trump rally at the corner of 14th and California in Denver, Colorado on July 1, 2016. (Photo by Seth McConnell/The Denver Post)
RJ Sangosti, The Denver PostDENVER, CO - JULY 01: Crystal Gallimore, of Fort Collins, waits to see Donald J. Trump and Sarah Palin during the 2016 Western Conservative Summit the Colorado Convention Center in Denver, July 01, 2016. It is the 7th annual Western Conservative Summit. (Photo by RJ Sangosti/The Denver Post)
Michael Reaves, The Denver PostDonald Trump protesters during the Trump campaign stop in Denver Friday, July 1, 2016. (Michael Reaves, The Denver Post)
Andy Cross, The Denver PostProgress Now Colorado building "tearing down walls of hate" anti-trump wall Friday, July 1, 2016. (Andy Cross, The Denver Post)
Andy Cross, The Denver PostProgress Now Colorado building "tearing down walls of hate" anti-trump wall Friday, July 1, 2016. (Andy Cross, The Denver Post)
Michael Reaves, The Denver PostDonald Trump protesters during the Trump campaign stop in Denver Friday, July 1, 2016. (Michael Reaves, The Denver Post)
RJ Sangosti, The Denver PostDENVER, CO - JULY 01: Kaitlyn Wender stands in front of the Western Conservative Summit sign as she arrive to see Donald J. Trump and Sarah Palin at the Colorado Convention Center in Denver, July 01, 2016. It is the 7th annual Western Conservative Summit. (Photo by RJ Sangosti/The Denver Post)
RJ Sangosti, The Denver PostDENVER, CO - JULY 01: Donald J. Trump, the presumptive Republican presidential candidate, and former GOP vice presidential candidate Sarah Palin will headline the 2016 Western Conservative Summit the Colorado Convention Center in Denver, July 01, 2016. It is the 7th annual Western Conservative Summit. (Photo by RJ Sangosti/The Denver Post)
Michael Reaves, The Denver PostDENVER, CO - JULY 1: Devin Bilski, left, argues with a anti-Trump protester outside the Western Conservative Summit on July 1, 2016. (Photo by Michael Reaves/The Denver Post)
RJ Sangosti, The Denver PostDENVER, CO - JULY 01: Carl and Beth Nagy, from Arvada arrive early to see Donald J. Trump, the presumptive Republican presidential candidate, and former GOP vice presidential candidate Sarah Palin at the 2016 Western Conservative Western the Colorado Convention Center in Denver, July 01, 2016. It is the 7th annual Western Conservative Summit. (Photo by RJ Sangosti/The Denver Post)
Andy Cross, The Denver PostDENVER, CO - July 01: Artists Daniel Castillo, right, and Delton Demarest, spray paint on a large canvas mural propped up on a cardboard box wall at Civic Center Park July 01, 2016. ProgressNow Colorado hosted a peaceful event titled, “Tearing Down the Wall of Hate” in conjunction with GOP Presidential candidate Donald Trump's visit to the Western Conservative Summit. (Photo by Andy Cross/The Denver Post)
RJ Sangosti, The Denver PostDENVER, CO - JULY 01: Anna Heintzelman waits to see Donald J. Trump during the 2016 Western Conservative Summit the Colorado Convention Center in Denver, July 01, 2016. It is the 7th annual Western Conservative Summit. (Photo by RJ Sangosti/The Denver Post)
Seth McConnell, The Denver PostDENVER, CO - JULY 1: Protesters chant during an Anti-Trump rally at the corner of 14th and California in Denver, Colorado on July 1, 2016. (Photo by Seth McConnell/The Denver Post)
Seth McConnell, The Denver PostDENVER, CO - JULY 1: Greg, no last name given, argues with Anti-Trump supporter Brenda Carrasco during an Anti-Trump rally at the corner of 14th and California in Denver, Colorado on July 1, 2016. (Photo by Seth McConnell/The Denver Post)
Andy Cross, The Denver PostFormer U.S. Congressman Tom Tancredo speaks during a pro-Donald Trump rally on the west steps of the Colorado State Capitol July 01, 2016.
Seth McConnell, The Denver PostDENVER, CO - JULY 1: Protesters chant during an Anti-Trump rally at the corner of 14th and California in Denver, Colorado on July 1, 2016. (Photo by Seth McConnell/The Denver Post)
Seth McConnell, The Denver PostDENVER, CO - JULY 1: Earl Wenngren and his wife Bonnie Wenngren show their support during an Anti-Trump rally at the corner of 14th and California in Denver, Colorado on July 1, 2016. (Photo by Seth McConnell/The Denver Post)
Seth McConnell, The Denver PostDENVER, CO - JULY 1: Pro-Trump and Anti-Trump protesters argue during an Anti-Trump rally at the corner of 14th and California in Denver, Colorado on July 1, 2016. (Photo by Seth McConnell/The Denver Post)
Seth McConnell, The Denver PostDENVER, CO - JULY 1: Protesters chant during an Anti-Trump rally at the corner of 14th and California in Denver, Colorado on July 1, 2016. (Photo by Seth McConnell/The Denver Post)
Andy Cross, The Denver PostDENVER, CO - July 01: Pro-Donald Trump supporters rally on the west steps of the Colorado State Capitol July 01, 2016. The GOP Presidential Candidate was in town for the Western Conservative Summit. (Photo by Andy Cross/The Denver Post)
Seth McConnell, The Denver PostDENVER, CO - JULY 1: Denver Police Officer keep an eye on the crowd during an Anti-Trump rally at the corner of 14th and California in Denver, Colorado on July 1, 2016. (Photo by Seth McConnell/The Denver Post)
Seth McConnell, The Denver PostDENVER, CO - JULY 1: David Imber, left, of Fort Lauderdale, FL argues with Ian Lisman, of Denver, during an Anti-Trump rally at the corner of 14th and California in Denver, Colorado on July 1, 2016. (Photo by Seth McConnell/The Denver Post)
Seth McConnell, The Denver PostDENVER, CO - JULY 1: An Anti-Trump protester during the Anti-Trump rally at the corner of 14th and California in Denver, Colorado on July 1, 2016. (Photo by Seth McConnell/The Denver Post)
Seth McConnell, The Denver PostDENVER, CO - JULY 1: Sean Valdez talks to a Pro-Trump supporter during an Anti-Trump rally at the corner of 14th and California in Denver, Colorado on July 1, 2016. (Photo by Seth McConnell/The Denver Post)
Seth McConnell, The Denver PostDENVER, CO - JULY 1: Pro-Trump and Anti-Trump protesters argue during an Anti-Trump rally at the corner of 14th and California in Denver, Colorado on July 1, 2016. (Photo by Seth McConnell/The Denver Post)
Seth McConnell, The Denver PostDENVER, CO - JULY 1: Pro-Trump and Anti-Trump protesters argue during an Anti-Trump rally at the corner of 14th and California in Denver, Colorado on July 1, 2016. (Photo by Seth McConnell/The Denver Post)
Andy Cross, The Denver PostDENVER, CO - July 01: Pro-Donald Trump supporter Mark Auville shows his support at a rally on the west steps of the Colorado State Capitol July 01, 2016. The GOP Presidential Candidate was in town for the Western Conservative Summit. (Photo by Andy Cross/The Denver Post)
Andy Cross, The Denver PostDENVER, CO - July 01: Marine Corp Veteran Jonathan Rash shows his support during a pro-Donald Trump rally on the west steps of the Colorado State Capitol July 01, 2016. The GOP Presidential Candidate was in town for the Western Conservative Summit. (Photo by Andy Cross/The Denver Post)
Michael Reaves, The Denver PostDENVER, CO - JULY 1: Anti-Trump signs sit on the ground outside the Western Conservative Summit on July 1, 2016. (Photo by Michael Reaves/The Denver Post)
Michael Reaves, The Denver PostDENVER, CO - JULY 1: An anti-Trump supporter wears a pin outside the Western Conservative Summit on July 1, 2016. (Photo by Michael Reaves/The Denver Post)
Michael Reaves, The Denver PostDENVER, CO - JULY 1: Police keep the peace during the anti-Trump protests outside the Western Conservative Summit on July 1, 2016. (Photo by Michael Reaves/The Denver Post)
Andy Cross, The Denver PostDENVER, CO - July 01: Pro-Donald Trump supporters rally on the west steps of the Colorado State Capitol July 01, 2016. The GOP Presidential Candidate was in town for the Western Conservative Summit. (Photo by Andy Cross/The Denver Post)
Michael Reaves, The Denver PostDENVER, CO - JULY 1: Police keep the peace during the anti-Trump protests outside the Western Conservative Summit on July 1, 2016. (Photo by Michael Reaves/The Denver Post)
Michael Reaves, The Denver PostDENVER, CO - JULY 1: Anti-Trump protestors chant in protest outside the Western Conservative Summit on July 1, 2016. (Photo by Michael Reaves/The Denver Post)
DENVER, CO - JULY 1: Anti-Trump protesters chant in protest outside the Western Conservative Summit on July 1, 2016. (Photo by Michael Reaves/The Denver Post)
Michael Reaves, The Denver PostDENVER, CO - JULY 1: A pinata impersonating Donald Trump hangs from a noose outside the Western Conservative Summit on July 1, 2016. (Photo by Michael Reaves/The Denver Post)
Michael Reaves, The Denver PostDENVER, CO - JULY 1: An anti-Trump protester yells a chant outside the Western Conservative Summit on July 1, 2016. (Photo by Michael Reaves/The Denver Post)
Michael Reaves, The Denver PostDENVER, CO - JULY 1: A man tries to calm tempers during anti-Trump and pro-Trump debates outside the Western Conservative Summit on July 1, 2016. (Photo by Michael Reaves/The Denver Post)
Michael Reaves, The Denver PostDonald Trump pins during the Trump campaign stop in Denver Friday, July 1, 2016. (Michael Reaves, The Denver Post)
Michael Reaves, The Denver PostDonald Trump hats during the Trump campaign stop in Denver Friday, July 1, 2016. (Michael Reaves, The Denver Post)
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DENVER, CO - JULY 01: Protesters during Donald Trump's campaign stop in Denver Friday, July 1, 2016. (Michael Reaves, The Denver Post)
ExpandMore than 4,000 people are expected to attend the Western Conservative Summit at the Colorado Convention Center in Denver, a production of a Centennial Institute think tank housed at Colorado Christian University.




















































































