Cops clash with demonstrators as wave of protests erupt across US day before Donald Trump’s inauguration
PROTESTERS came out in force across the US on the eve of Donald Trump being sworn into office as the 45th President of the US.
Celebs joined thousands of angry New Yorkers at director Michael Moore's We Stand United rally outside Trump Tower last night.
In Washington DC, cops used tear gas on demonstrators after the protests turned ugly.
Secret Service forces and armed cops lined the streets around the White House as protesters gathered downtown.
Hollywood A-listers Robert De Niro, Mark Ruffalo and Alec Baldwin slammed Trump at the New York rally.
De Niro took to the stage saying he was pleased to be there "with all of you and all of my overrated friends" in reference to Trump's recent criticism of actress Meryl Streep.
The actor - who has said he would love to punch Trump - continued to mock the billionaire mogul by reading out some Trump-style fake tweets about himself.
He said: "De Niro's career is a disaster. He was passed over for Godfather 4 and Magnificent Seven. Pathetic.
"De Niro should give back his Oscars. Voting was rigged.
"There's only one true Raging Bull and that's Vladimir Putin."
The iconic actor, 73 continued his rant by slamming the Republican as a "bad example for this country".
Actor Alec Baldwin trotted out his famous Trump parody from Saturday Night Live to the crowd.
Mimicking the President elect the 30 Rock star said: “I just want to say, I’ve been standing out here in the freezing cold for a long time.
“I have to go to the bathroom. I have to pee. But I’m holding it in, I’m holding it in, I’m not gonna pee.
"I’m going to a function at the Russian consulate tonight, I’m gonna hold it in ‘till I get there.”
“And then when I get to the Russian consulate, I’m going to have a really, really long pee,”
Avengers star Mark Ruffalo told the crowd: "We're coming here tonight to protect something precious to us, and that's each other."
Actresses Shailene Woodley, Julianne Moore and Rosie Perez were also on the march.
New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio told protesters "Donald Trump may control Washington, but we control our destiny as Americans.
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"We don't fear the future. We think the future is bright, if the people's voices are heard."
Cops clashed with anti-Trump protesters outside the Trump International Hotel in Washington D.C.
Pepper spray was fired into the crowd while protesters tried to break through police lines.
Protesters were said to be targeting the DeploraBal' celebration - an event organised by some of Trump's most enthusiastic supporters.
While activists took to the streets, President-elect Donald Trump prepared to attend his inaugural concert at Washington DC's Lincoln Memorial.
Further protests are expected across the US on Friday after Trump takes the oath of office.
Saturday's Women's March on Washington is expected to draw in a hundreds of thousands of activists.
The inauguration will take place at midday local time (5pm GMT) today.