On Friday night seven people were arrested after building the Trump Tower the banner of the organization Greenpeace with the words «resist» and «defend» («resist» and «defend,» respectively).
Police say the banner was hung on cables stretched from the restaurant and bar, located on a tall building along Wabash Avenue, across the river from Wacker Drive.
The word «resist» was written on the black arrow that pointed to the name trump on the building, and the word «protect» was located above the image of the Earth.
Greenpeace, the international environmental organization, has claimed responsibility for the banner.
«Our actions show that we are not going to accept the fact that the trump is a threat to people here and around the world,» said the organization, citing one of the people who hung the banner.
«Ignoring the science behind climate change and exit from the Paris climate agreement is yet another testimony to the fact that billionaires take over our democracy, put short term corporate profits above people and the planet,» added Taylor, Blevins.
«People on Wacker cheered, some groaned though they were unable to get selfies with the banner.» #ResistOften https://t.co/YyiH6PcEJJ pic.twitter.com/dq8l5w3rtr
— Greenpeace USA (@greenpeaceusa) July 8, 2017
The banner appeared on the building in the time around the Trump Tower was full of life: people were swimming kayaking down the river, tourists were walking around, admiring the architecture and enjoying the Sunny weather after a rainy morning.
About 14:30 in the afternoon the traffic on the river was halted. Banner cut off, and he fell into the water. People who are watching, cheered, although some did not hide disappointment, due to the fact that they are unable to take a selfie with the controversial banner.
According to police, five women and two men were arrested and could face charges of damage to property and trespass of private property.
BREAKING: Activists unfurl a massive banner at the Trump Tower in Chicago. Stay tuned for updates. #ResistOften pic.twitter.com/TQhGxBkeAy
— Greenpeace USA (@greenpeaceusa) July 7, 2017
