Supporters of President Donald Trump began gathering in Washington DC on Saturday to protest the group’s election results as they plan to march from Freedom Plaza to the Supreme Court to protest the fraud.
Dozens of vendors and dozens of people carrying flags with slogans including “Trump 2020” and “MAGA Country” were milling by 9 a.m., despite the city’s order on the face cover, a number of people were seen wearing masks in the crowd.
Woman for America First, which obtained permission for its performance, said the rally, which begins in the afternoon, will feature music, dance and speakers.
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Supporters of President Donald Trump plan to protest the election results on Saturday. News4’s Shomari Stone reports.
President Trump said Friday that the rally in DC was “heartbreaking” and that he could “stop saying hello.” His tweet reiterated false claims that the election had been rigged.
Dozens of pro-Trump groups, including Million MAGA March and Stop Steel DC, also plan to rally.
“I saw this thing and it was like ‘save the vote’, ‘protect the vote’ and I want to show my support for it. It is important that we protect democracy.
Officials in DC in large groups of protesters are concerned that we may see an explosion in COVID-19 cases. Several demonstrations are planned this week to dispute the outcome of the presidential election, and there will also be counter-protesters. News 4’s Darcy Spencer reports.
Proud boys, a group promoting rally on social media, have faced additional scrutiny. The Southern Poverty Law Center defines them as a hate group.
After the plaintiff received that the alleged Pride Boy member had booked an RBBB near the rally, the company told customers that they had canceled his reservation and banned him from the platform.
The company said on Twitter that “anyone associated with hate groups has no place on Airbnb.
There are some groups who oppose the president and even consider holding a rally in DC
Trump supporters gathered near the White House on Friday before the protests.
There were some arguments and tense moments as Trump supporters and opponents yelled at each other on Friday evening, and it wasn’t just over the poll results. Some questioned Trump supporters who did not wear face masks.
“I hope that when [President Trump’s supporters] Come down here he will have no hatred, he will have no malice. They should just do it peacefully and not hurt anyone. “That’s all I can hope for,” said a woman in downtown DC.
Based on social media promotions for rallies, most groups appear to be right-wing supporters of President Donald Trump disputing the election results. News 4’s Justin Finch reports.
Mayor Muriel Bowser said DC police are monitoring the caravan of Trump supporters leading them from Texas to DC.
Police warned to take guns in Ralli.
“We’re seeing some people conversing on social media that suggest they’ll bring weapons to our city,” said DC Police Chief Peter Newsheim. DC Police Chief Peter Newsheim said. “You can’t open a carry in the District of Columbia, anywhere in the District of Columbia.”
It is legal to carry a firearm outside the home in the district with a DC-issued transport permit, but the firearms are banned in areas where demonstrations will take place, Newsham said.
Supporters of President Donald Trump plan to protest the election results this weekend. News4’s Shomari Stone reports.
Police said the White House, U.S. A list of more than 30 streets around Cole Pitol and the Supreme Court has been released, which will be closed all day on Saturday, as well as banning extended parking in the city throughout the weekend.
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