NewsNational Politics

Actions

Heavy police presence as right-wing protesters trickle in for DC rally

Capitol Breach Rally Sept. 18
Posted at 10:58 AM, Sep 18, 2021
and last updated 2021-09-18 13:58:20-04

WASHINGTON— In the shadow of a fortified Capitol, a few hundred demonstrators have turned up in Washington to support those charged in January’s riot, but they were vastly outnumbered by the media and a heavy police presence.

U.S. Capitol Police were taking no chances, with hundreds of officers brought into Washington in an effort to avoid a repeat of the pre-inauguration attack.

The fence around the Capitol was put back up, the city police force was fully activated and Capitol Police requested assistance from the National Guard.

There were a few scuffles as the rally started around noon Saturday and one person was arrested for carrying a knife, but no major incidents were reported early on.