Scuffles, fistfights erupt as pro and anti-Trump rallies clash in Berkeley (PHOTOS, VIDEO)

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Clashes between opposing political camps erupted in Berkeley, California, as Trump supporters and opponents squared off under the watchful eye of police in riot gear. 

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Audrey Garces on Twitter

Smoke released #March4Trump #berkeley https://t.co/qbnOBwlLw7

Mike Kohn on Twitter

The crowd has merged with both sides getting violent after punches thrown by protrump forces in Berkeley.

Lizzie Johnson on Twitter

Here we go again. Not the first fight that’s broken out at the #trump rally in #Berkeley. https://t.co/ZPW6QbI5S1

Audrey Garces on Twitter

Protesters are getting pepper sprayed by opposing protesters #March4Trump #berkeley @XpressNews https://t.co/9v6HfLU4PA

Leigh Martinez on Twitter

About 50 people have their faces covered – both pro and anti Trump. #berkeley .@KTVU

Audrey Garces on Twitter

Man arrested. Wearing jacket that says “basket of deplorables texas chapter” #March4Trump #berkeley @XpressNews https://t.co/UXp7FIZ08J

Berkeleyside on Twitter

Update: Berkeley Police say there have now been 5 arrests at today’s pro-Trump, anti-Trump demonstration. https://t.co/g3gmToQkn0

Berkeleyside on Twitter

And, like clockwork, fights break out by wall. Police attending to someone hurt. #berkeleyprotests

Bay Area Copwatch on Twitter

BDP cops #MarchOnBerkeley #March4Trump #Berkeley

Aaron Davis on Twitter

Firecrackers, blood, smoke, in the streets of #berkeley #March4Trump https://t.co/OZhMKVGKBZ

tammerlin on Twitter

Fights escalate #berkeley protest. Another man injured cops pushing people back.