SAN ANTONIO (ANP/AFP) - President Donald Trump is tijdens een bijeenkomst in Texas herhaaldelijk onderbroken door demonstranten. Volgens Amerikaanse media werden zo'n twaalf mensen afgevoerd. Een van hen werd fysiek aangevallen door een oudere Trump-aanhanger toen hij de arena probeerde te verlaten.

Trump stapte even weg bij de microfoon nadat een demonstrant leek te proberen het podium te benaderen. "Hij gaat terug naar huis, naar mama", zei de president nadat de man was weggehaald. "Maar wat hij niet weet, is dat zijn moeder op Trump heeft gestemd."

De 80-jarige Republikein deed de ordeverstoorders af als "betaalde demonstranten". De menigte scandeerde steeds "U-S-A!" en joelde de demonstranten uit.

Verkiezingscampagne

Trump heeft de afgelopen weken door het hele land bijeenkomsten gehouden in de stijl van een verkiezingscampagne, om kwetsbare kandidaten bij de tussentijdse verkiezingen van november te steunen.

Zijn partij dreigt de meerderheid in beide huizen van het Congres kwijt te raken. Dat zou kunnen betekenen dat hij opnieuw verantwoording moet afleggen aan een tak van het Amerikaanse bestuur die zijn macht moet controleren.

Leo IJdo uit Brielle heeft een bijzondere onderscheiding gekregen voor het redden van zijn buurvrouw uit haar brandende huis. Hij haalde haar via een dakraam naar buiten toen ze door rook en vlammen niet meer naar beneden kon. Woensdag kreeg hij daarvoor de bronzen Erepenning voor Menslievend Hulpbetoon van burgemeester Scheepers.

Leo IJdo uit Brielle heeft een bijzondere onderscheiding gekregen voor het redden van zijn buurvrouw uit haar brandende huis. Hij haalde haar via een dakraam naar buiten toen ze door rook en vlammen niet meer naar beneden kon. Woensdag kreeg hij daarvoor de bronzen Erepenning voor Menslievend Hulpbetoon van burgemeester Scheepers.

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Oyama Shrine (尾山神社, Oyama Jinja) is dedicated to Maeda Toshiie, the first lord of the powerful, local Maeda Clan. The shrine was constructed in 1599 by Toshiie's successor, Maeda Toshinaga on Mount Utatsu. It was later moved to its present location.
Oyama Shrine is known for its unusual gate, which was designed by a Dutch architect, using elements of European and Asian religious themes.
On the shrine grounds stands a statue of Lord Toshiie. There is also a nice strolling garden with ponds and bridges, designed to resemble harps and lutes.
Source: www.japan-guide.com/e/e4203.html

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