Forget the build up reporting that over a million demonstrators were expected, including some known to promote violence to get publicity.
Reports that people would be harrassed, misdirected to dangerous areas, etc.
That the unions would cause "problems" even though they weren't on strike, or negotiating contracts at the time.
New York wasn't being nice to Republicans, and even New Yorkers were worried they might get caught in the crossfire.
People stayed away? Who'da thunk it!
(I DO however think he was a twit for offering discounts for "peaceful demonstrators)
That stinks. Who in their right mind would invite or cater to protesters?
He just wanted to draw a crowd, and he didn't care what side they were on.