While Donald Trump was being sworn in as the 45th President of the United States, hundreds of protesters took to the streets of Washington D.C. Friday to oppose the new commander-in-chief.

Protesters from across the country marched together and blocked several entrance checkpoints to the 58th inauguration, standing side-by-side, locked in arms, as people attempted to enter.

“The message we’re trying to send is that we’re not going to tolerate racism in the United States any longer,” said Rebecca Burton, 27, of Indiana. “It’s not acceptable for people of color to be treated differently because of the color of their skin.”

She signed up to join the protests weeks before the inauguration through the website disruptj20.org, which Burton said is supported by the D.C. Welcoming Committee. The website said it was created to “build the framework needed for mass protests to shut down the Inauguration of Donald Trump.”

As visitors attempted to enter through the Red Gate entrance, protesters could be heard chanting, “You wanted a wall, you got it,” as they stood in front of the entry.

However, the generally peaceful protests throughout the day were accented by moments of violence. A number anarchists caused chaos by smashing windows on businesses, cars and lit various fires throughout the city.

Noted white supremacist and Alt-Right leader Richard Spencer was punched on live TV. According to CNN, 95 protesters were arrested.

Aside from chants, the protesters carried signs reading “Keep your laws off my body,” and “Trump is a fascist.”

The checkpoint near John Marshall Park was closed for an hour after protesters blocked the entrance point. Michaela Brown, 24, from Baltimore, was one of those responsible for shutting down the entry.

Brown said closing the checkpoint was more about control than keeping people out of the ceremony.

“We wanted to take a checkpoint and we did that. We shut it down,” she said. “It was about being ungovernable, holding space and taking control of what we can control. As long as we can put our bodies on the line, we will.”

Once the entrance reopened and protesters moved toward the Red Gate — only giving standing room to ticket holders for Union Square access — a war of words ensued with Trump supporters.

“If you don’t like the country, you can just [expletive] leave!” shouted one Trump supporter as protesters marched past.

Many Trump supporters in attendance were disappointed because they believed the inauguration was a day for the peaceful transition of power. They said the protest got in the way of that.

“For the most part, they’re freaking morons,” said Michael Jones, 47, of Naples, Florida. “They’re not protesters, they’re breaking the law. They are impeding on my rights. If you want to stand out here with a sign, that’s fine, but when you start blocking my way (to enter) as an American — you’re wrong, bottom line.”

Although protesters were blocking the entryway police stood out of their way — allowing them to protest freely. The police made a separate pathway for visitors to bypass the demonstrations, and still attend the ceremony.

“They’re exercising their First Amendment right,” said Lt. Seth Anderson of the Washington D.C. Police Department. “There’s no reason to shut it down.”

Trump was sworn in to serve as the next president, despite the efforts of protesters. After the inauguration, Preston Gregg, 22, of Sarasota, Florida, walked down the streets twirling a Trump flag yelling, “Woo Hoo! He did it!”

Gregg said protests were unnecessary and would cause more harm than good.

“(The protesters) don’t bother me whatsoever,” he said. “Protesting the inauguration adds to the division. I wasn’t out there protesting when Obama took office, and I cannot stand Obama. I just let it happen, so they just (need to) accept it and get over it.”