Donald Trump Jr. in Boise: Protests Over Ticket Access, Siren Use Leads to Arrest Outside Anniversary Event
Protesters gathered in downtown Boise outside the Boise Centre as an Idaho Majority Club event celebrating America’s 250th anniversary featured donald trump jr, with demonstrators criticizing access and pricing while police arrested an adult woman after repeated warnings for using a siren on a bullhorn.
Donald Trump Jr. event draws protesters who decry gate‑keeping and pricing
Demonstrators lined the entrance to the venue with signs and chants as guests arrived, arguing that the event represented gate‑keeping of political access. Protesters pointed to ticket prices that reached up to $25, 000 per table; the Idaho Majority Club disputes that characterization of access.
One protest leader, Pine Erwin of Idaho 50501, framed the gathering as a broader expression of frustration, describing a sense among many Idahoans that their concerns are being ignored and highlighting economic disparities in the community. Organizers also used the demonstration as a donation drive intended to draw attention to local needs such as hunger and gaps in health care access.
Idaho Majority Club Chairman Travis Clyde said the event was intended to celebrate the nation's anniversary and would have taken place regardless of the featured speaker. Organizers on both sides signaled that the debate over access and representation is likely to persist beyond this single appearance.
Arrest at the Boise event and police response
Boise law enforcement emphasized support for free speech and lawful demonstrations, but described a separate public‑safety threshold in response to noise and conduct. Officers say an adult woman used the siren function on a bullhorn and held it up to a venue worker after being warned twice. After attempts to escort her from the area, she resisted and was arrested on a misdemeanor charge of resisting and obstructing; she was also cited for violating the noise ordinance.
The interaction ended with the woman taken into custody. Organizers and protesters maintain that the demonstration was intended to remain peaceful even as frustrations were expressed loudly at the entrance to the celebration.
What protesters plan next and the immediate implications
Organizers said they plan to continue protesting in the coming weeks, with additional events already discussed. The episode in downtown Boise highlights a growing local flashpoint: disputes over who can access prominent political gatherings and how economic barriers shape civic participation.
Local leaders and activists framed the protest as more than a single disruption tied to donald trump jr's appearance; they described it as a vehicle for raising awareness about long‑term concerns in the community and for channeling donations to residents they say are in need. Meanwhile, the Idaho Majority Club maintains that the anniversary celebration was independent of the speaker's participation and that the event would have proceeded on that basis.
Recent updates indicate that plans for further demonstrations are in motion and that conversations about event access and public protest will continue to shape local debate. Details may evolve as organizers and authorities respond to follow‑up actions and community reactions.
