Anti-Donald Trump Demonstrators Protest Outside Candidate's Hotel

CHICAGO, IL — Anti-Donald Trump protesters demonstrated across the street from the Republican presidential candidate's Trump International Hotel and Tower in Chicago on Tuesday morning. The event was part of other protests happening in Philadelphia and New York City at around the same time.

The demonstration was "[i]n response to the blatant misogyny displayed by Trump, [GOP vice presidential candidate Mike] Pence and many others during this election season," according to a Facebook post by the sex-positive group SlutTalk, which helped organize the event.

The protest's name, "P---y Grabs Back," stems from Trump's comment during a 2005 "Access Hollywood" interview that has angered many in the electorate who consider the remark sexist at best and a tantamount admission to sexual assault. Chanting "Hey, hey, ho, ho! Donald Trump has got to go!" demonstrators held up signs with slogans, such as "This Vulva Votes," "No Consent = Assault" and "GOP Hands Off Me."

WARNING: Videos include signs that contain language some people might find offensive.

At the same time, Trump supporters staged a counter-protest near the hotel. A handful of individuals held up signs, saying, "Bill Clinton Is A Rapist" and "Refugees Not Welcome! American Homeless 1st."

A couple dozen protestors turned out when the event began around 7:30 a.m., but that number grew to about 200 around 9 a.m., according to reports.

An anti-Donald Trump protest across the street of the Trump Tower on Tuesday, Oct. 18. (screen cap via James Benson | YouTube)

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