>>> french president emmanuel macron led a meeting which president trump atented. organizers say donors pledged $298 million in aid to beirut after last week's devastating explosion. the tragedy led to days of protest in lebanon for more on this, here's nbc's reporter >> reporter: after the massive protest we saw here, people are back on the streets clashing again with the government. people are just so angry about this blast here on tuesday and they absolutely blame the government for what happened >> the president said it's an accident it's a crime, not an accident. and they are not martyrs, they are victims. >> they have the real authority. that's why we will not get out of the streets until our needs are met, until the new elections and all three pillars of our government are taken down. >> reporter: people are telling me they will not accept the resignation of the country's information minister what they want is for the whole