Twitter suspends some popular Antifa on 21-23\01\2021 [edit | edit source] Twitter suspends some popular Antifa which are linked accounts with more than 71,000 followers combined in the aftermath of the Inauguration Day riots on 21-23\01\2021. [9][10], Following the 2020 United States presidential election between incumbent President Donald Trump and Democratic challenger Joe Biden, Biden's victory became clear, and on December 14 the electorial college voted formalizing Biden's victory. [58] This idea was controversial, and DC Mayor Muriel Bowser and some politicians in both parties objected. The violence came from the LEFT, not the right as they predicted. [30] Chatter obtained by law enforcement agencies found that participants planned to "storm" government offices, such as state and federal administrative buildings, in response to the 117th United States Congress' certification of presidential electoral votes on January 6, 2021. [45][46] Amtrak issued a travel advisory in Washington, D.C. and increased security, with no Northeast Regional service operating south of Washington, D.C. into Virginia on January 19 and January 20. [32] The FBI reported that protests were likely to take place at the national capitol from January 17 to 20, and at state capitols from January 16 to 20. ", The first Starbucks location was damaged during an anti-Biden protest in Seattle on Wednesday. [52] The woman underwent a psychiatric examination,[52] and was subsequently charged with impersonating a law enforcement officer, failing to obey an officer, and fleeing an officer. [79] On January 16, a small group of protesters demonstrated at the capitol building without incident. Fears of violent protests after a January 11 FBI warning led to a drastic increase in security at state capitols and the United States Capitol, which served as the site of the presidential swearing-in ceremony. This prompted a strengthening of security in the city. Inauguration Day. [78] Armed protesters showed up on January 12, prompting the Texas Department of Public Safety to close the Capitol to the public from January 15 to 20, after obtaining information that "violent extremists" might seek to exploit the armed protests during the weekend. Left-wing riots have rattled a handful of cities across the U.S. even after President Biden's inauguration – leading to vandalism of government buildings and at least 20 arrests. [11] Before and after the election, Trump, his presidential campaign, and his allies challenged the legitimacy of the election and baselessly claimed widespread electoral fraud. (Photo by John Rudoff/Sipa USA) Today's mortgage refinance rates drop further. There was Antifa violence in Portland and Seattle. Police vehicles surrounded the building, limiting access to it. Protesters, police and counterprotesters tangled as Trump took power. [73] Ohio spokespeople promised a "significant presence" of security to stop any violence. [47] The Theodore Roosevelt Bridge, Arlington Memorial Bridge, and 14th Street bridges over the Potomac River would reopen on January 21 after days of closure,[46] while the Washington Monument was closed by the National Park Service until January 24. [2], A 63-year-old woman from Stratford, Connecticut,[2] claimed to be a law enforcement officer and "a part of the presidential cabinet" after being stopped by Capitol Police at a checkpoint near Union Station; she fled from police before she was arrested. At least three people were arrested, and broken windows were reported – including those at Starbucks' original Pike Place storefront. Military personnel far outnumbered armed protesters and counter protesters. In Seattle Wednesday, hours after the swearing-in ceremony, dozens of protesters marched demanding the abolition of Immigration and Customs Enforcement. [82], In Virginia, on January 15, 2021, a bomb threat was received at the Virginia Supreme Court building. [3] Dozens of armed demonstrators were seen in Richmond on January 18, and identified themselves as members of the Proud Boys, boogaloo groups, and Black Panthers taking part in the state's annual event to support Second Amendment rights. So far, there have been none. Capitol. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, — Andy Ngô (@MrAndyNgo) January 20, 2021. [56], The 7 foot riot fence erected in response to the storming of the U.S. Capitol will remain in place for at least 30 days. and "We are ungovernable. 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Will Be Closed Starting Tuesday", "Amtrak issuing travel advisory in D.C. area for Biden's inauguration", "Washington Monument closing due to threats to disrupt Biden inauguration", "Pentagon expects to have 10,000 National Guard troops in DC by Saturday", "National Guard at Capitol Authorized to Use Lethal Force in Aftermath of Mob", "New Mexico County Commissioner Arrested in DC for Involvement in Capitol Riot", "Woman Arrested at Inauguration Checkpoint Said She Was Officer, Cabinet Member: Police", "No Large Protests In D.C. As President Biden Is Inaugurated", "Joe Biden's Quiet and Calm Inauguration Day", "Handful of Trump supporters protest Biden's inauguration outside Maine State House", "National Guard Members and US Capitol Police Officers Test Positive for Coronavirus", "Acting Capitol Police Chief Calls For Permanent Perimeter Fencing", "After Riot, Acting Capitol Police Chief Calls For Permanent Fencing Around Complex", "Proposal to build permanent fence around the Capitol meets resistance", "Capitol Building fence is blocking D.C. laws from approval", "The Capitol fence meant D.C. couldn't enact laws. Antifa and Black Lives Matter protesters joined forces in Seattle to block traffic in the downtown area. The Austin Police Department worked with the state department to ensure protests remain peaceful. “January 6th is the day to keep an eye on and if that doesn’t work,” she wrote.
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