Police in riot gear using batons are trying to prevent citizens from getting to the presidential residence, while bottles are seen being thrown at them by the protesters.
Protesters have clashed with police forces outside the White House, videos shared on social media show.
Outside the White House, now: pic.twitter.com/iUh7i785Ye
Officers are apparently using tear gas to disperse the protesters.
I was huddled with about a dozen other journalists on the steps to the Renwick Gallery when police pulled us off and herded us through the fight. pic.twitter.com/qLilbSaanA
Rioters could be seen screaming and vandalising police cars and other vehicles.
