President Trump has called for a “wild” protest of the election result in the nation’s capital on January 6, the day Congress will certify the Electoral College vote. Various pro-Trump groups, including the right-wing ‘Proud Boys’, are scheduled to attend.
Previous pro-Trump rallies in Washington, DC were marred by minor violence when left-wing ‘Antifa’ and BLM counter-protesters physically confronted pro-Trump marchers on the edges of the massive rallies, and fights ensued.
But the bigger concern then was the attacks on peaceful protesters.
At one event, where I was an observer, black-clad far-left rioters attacked peaceful pro-Trump supporters as they dined in the city long after the march was over, and even mobbed the hotels where they were staying. A gaggle of these ‘terrorists’ even fired incendiary explosives (commercial fireworks) at diners which included entire families.
DC: Antifa and BLM throw explosive projectiles at Trump Supporters eating dinner
Trump supporters can be seen fleeing into the building for their safety
There seems to be strategic attacks by Antifa on Trump Supporter occupied buildings pic.twitter.com/BxBOXnVfj3
— Drew Hernandez (@DrewHLive) November 15, 2020
So how is Washington, DC preparing differently for this event?
First, the city is activating its Emergency Operations Center (EOC) to coordinate its response to the protests with federal law enforcement. It is also making this an “all hands-on deck” event. Mayor Muriel Bowser said all Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) officers would be required to work on Tuesday and Wednesday.
The mayor also requested that the city’s National Guard support local police on Tuesday and Wednesday.
According to Politico, “D.C. Police Chief Robert Contee III said the National Guard has committed to helping law enforcement ‘through the life cycle of this event.’ Bowser said about 100 members are being called up.” However, the DC Guard said about 340 personnel will be activated to assist police with controlling crowds at metro stations and enforcing street closures.
In contrast, during the fiery BLM riots in May and June which I witnessed and described here, Trump was blasted when he had to federalize the Guard against the wishes of the mayor to calm the violence.
Numerous roads in the downtown DC area will also be closed during the planned protests. And then there is a blanket ban on firearms within 1000 feet of the protest areas.
According to Fox5DC News, “after anonymous posters in online chats strategized about how to sneak guns into the city, police posted signs warning that firearms are prohibited at protests. Open carry is also banned in DC.”
Concealed carry is permitted with a DC license. However, those licenses are difficult to obtain.
Starting tomorrow all firearms will be prohibited in #DC ahead of #January6 @fox5dc pic.twitter.com/HLKY48WM3P
— Jesse Burkett-Hall (@BurkettHall) January 3, 2021
It is unclear if the city’s weapons prohibition for this event applies to legally permitted DC concealed carry, or only to outsiders illegally bringing firearms into the city. But the signs state ALL firearms are prohibited within 1000 feet of the sign between January 4 and January 7.
I would take these warnings seriously.
The signs are being placed around Freedom Plaza near the White House and along the National Mall leading to the Capitol.
“Don’t bring weapons into our city. They are banned here in the District of Columbia and you should not expect that anyone will bring weapons here because if they do and if anyone comes here to cause violence they will be arrested,” said Christopher Rodriguez, director of DC’s Homeland Security and Emergency Management Agency, as reported by Fox5DC.
Of course, similar measures were not taken or statements made about far-left groups coming to DC to protest, at times, violently. Perhaps these measures should be applied equally and evenly to all major protest groups.
The leader of the Proud Boys said his group would be represented at Wednesday’s event in record numbers and would be attending “incognito” and not in their typical black and yellow polo shirts. He even hinted that his members may be dressed all in black like ‘Antifa.’
That should be interesting.
Meanwhile, the best advice has come from Black Lives Matter DC, which has told people not to counter protest. Mayor Bowser sent a similar message to DC residents and people from nearby areas, urging them to stay home or avoid downtown DC where protests will occur.
“I am asking Washingtonians and those who live in the region to stay out of the downtown area on Tuesday and Wednesday and not to engage with demonstrators who come to our city seeking confrontation, and we will do what we must to ensure all who attend remain peaceful,” Bowser said in a statement released Sunday, according to Fox5DC.
Message to the Mayor: ALL protests have elements looking for confrontation. Please apply the rhetoric and the response evenly and let’s hope the protests are peaceful, and DC is better prepared this week than with past left-wing riots.
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I recommend using axe handles and face shield with backup in case stupid AntiFa or BLM uses guns. Use those axe handles liberally, spread the joy.
Nothing like a good hickory stick 🙂
Fight fire with fire.
Its a shame that batch of a DC mayor will have the police out in force AGAINST Trump supporters. Anyone going to DC better be prepared for violence by the left AND police.
DC is a dangerous place. Lots of open spaces to be attacked. Lots of kooks there year round. I wish them bravery and luck in getting out the message.
Hope the Trump supporters tear it up like the left did before the election. I vote for Gone with the Wind type reaction for the stolen election, and don’t say Biden won fairly, that is a bunch of crap!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
The only contest Biden has ever been good enough to win at is a lying contest.
We do not need to sink to their level! A peaceful protest is all that is needed to show law-abiding citizens have had enough of the left’s disdain for American values.
Maybe you should stay home, liberty and justice doesn’t mean that much to you. I’ll wager you don’t vote either.
Don’t you think that a peaceful protest (the largest in history) would have a detrimental effect on the cheating Dems?
We need to be there by the millions! Send a message to these corrupt democrats and RINOS that we will not lay down any more!
The millions will be there if Biden is voted in and all commies will be dealt with in every level of government! No more!!!
Rumor has it they’re not going to have port-a-poties out like they always do for events like this. They’re also shutting down businesses, especially food businesses. So it’ll be like hunting. Bring a canteen, piss bottle and something to eat. Make sure your eyes are protected. Bring what antifa brings- skate boards. Things normally called toys.
BLM and ANTIFA will be there to provoke or create an incident and they claim that white extremis and militias did the wrong. This is how the left works. Look at how Flash Mobs are used to achieve political violence and then disperse to avoid detection.
The hell with the illegal sign’s, every single person bring your guns, they can’t jail law abiding constitutional guaranteed citizens!!!!!!!!!
I hate to say it but it is time for a civil war, the left does not try to hide their hate for this country. They want the country and the Constitution destroyed and the USA to become a third world country in their new world order.
Is the mayor and her administration telling BLM and Anti-fa where to stage pallets of bricks, pallets of urine filled bottles, pallets of baseball bats? We will see!!!!
The more vulnerable among the marchers should carry stun guns. Zap a few ANTIFA thugs and they might get the hint. Then again they are really stupid so might need a few doses of voltage.
BIDEN STOLE THE ELECTION LIKE A THIEF HE IS
antifa and blm need to be wiped out
It’s just another Democratic ploy. Where were these warnings and restrictions this past summer. It makes me sick to still see the same ole BS. Under the Democrats there is no freedom!
Unfortunately we have played right in to the left’s play book. The election was a freaking disaster, with fraud of unfathomable proportions, and they just don’t freaking care. A massive anti election “pro Trump” rally won’t do squat, but probably get some heads bashed in, all the while the perpetrators of this anti American criminal act of ballot fraud is swept away. It is disgusting to see on the streets of demoralrat controlled cities, how low the American way of life has sunk. Demanding a government supported life, and promoting fascism to bully opposers in to submission or else. Embarrassing beyond apale. The only way forward will be to expose those who conducted the fraud and heavy jail sentencing, to deter it ever happens again..
He didn’t call for a wild protest. He said he wanted supporters to join him in DC. “It’s going to be wild” meaning, to any normal mind, It’s going to be fun , a good time.
The Dems will panic when this, the largest protest in the history of the U.S. shows the world what a real peaceful protest is like…no burning buildings, no fireworks thrown at cops, no busted shop windows, no beatings, etc.
Horse Shit. A city or state can NOT Legally Stop law abiding citizens from barring arms. For just one day. Take it to the Supreme Court and wait for a decision to come down from the circus freaks playing with their private parts. The second amendment isn’t something any government agency can just arbitrarily set rules to. The Constitution Of OUR COUNTRY makes it Our Right to be able to protect Ourselves from AGGRESSORS , including anyone trying to subvert the Rights Of the people. Cops, Thugs, punks, anyone ! We the people will not be governed by political hacks arbitrarily setting make believe rules. To drive home the point ! If one person is hurt or abused, or killed by anyone trying to block there rights to peaceful assembly, and could have saved himself or someone else by having a gun to protect themselves or others with as it’s our right to do so. But allowing a bureaucrat to concoct a personal view, and arbitrarily make people defenseless. Is in fact acting against the Constitution of the United States of America, as a elected official- that person is breaking the oath of office . Treason is the charge ! Death is the penalty ! God and Country and our Constitution takes President’s over all . The Constitution is the Supreme Law Of the LAND.
On OAN….the Proud Boys have been banned tomorrow in D.C. Where are the Bikers for Trump?
Interesting that Browser had no concerns with BLM or Antifa demonstrating, but suddenly she’s concerned because the President will make an appearance. Trumpers, call it what is is, BS. Stiffen your spine, we’re gonna have a good time.