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The demonstrations were launched in the US capital, Washington, on Wednesday, at the invitation of Trump, before a session of the Senate to vote on the results of the presidential elections, which is expected to officially announce President-elect Joe Biden, the next president of the United States of America.
Trump delivered a speech in Washington, in front of his supporters, who called them to demonstrate in protest against a session called by Congress, the same day to formally certify his defeat in the presidential elections, while the security forces prepared as the protests will likely spike the violence.
In response to Trump’s call, Trump supporters demonstrated in the federal capital.
Some of them carried placards that read “Stop Theft,” a phrase Trump supporters have used as a slogan since the election results were released on November 3, which they believe stole their candidate’s victory.
On Tuesday, stores in central Washington anticipated the next rally by installing large wooden panels on their windows for fear of a riot.
The Metropolitan Police did not hide its concern over the occurrence of violence, especially by extreme right-wing groups, and warned that it will arrest anyone it finds in possession of a weapon.
The mayor of Washington, DC, called for calm as some 340 members of the National Guard fanned out as the city braced for potentially violent protests surrounding the expected vote in Congress.
According to a United States defense official, Mayor Muriel Bowser filed a New Years Eve request to keep members of the National Guard on the streets from January 5 to January 7, in order to help secure protests.
The official also said that National Guard personnel will be used to control traffic and other forms of assistance, but that they will not be armed and will not wear bulletproof vests.
Trump supporters are trying to break through police lines at the Capitol building.pic.twitter.com/kzLo2vWyfq
– Mike Baker (@ByMikeBaker) January 6, 2021
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