Boston Police boost presence outside Massachusetts State House ahead of Inauguration Day and after Capitol riots There are no specific threats, … Quotes displayed in real-time or delayed by at least 15 minutes. [76], In South Carolina, about 40 protestors gathered in front of the State House, for a rally of free speech in response to the social media companies banning of Trump. In Portland Antifa even attacked the DNC office (after attacking the police). KIRO-TV reporter Deedee Sun tweeted video that appeared to show masked, black-clad protesters taking down the American flag outside and carry it away. [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. At least two people were arrested there. One of the armed protesters was wearing camouflage from head to toe and carrying several zip ties, explaining that he brought them "just in case." [24], One of the most militant demonstrations of Trump supporters that would take place in the subsequent weeks, and leading up to Biden's inauguration, had already occurred – prior to the January 11 FBI warning. Protesters, police and counterprotesters tangled as Trump took power. Trump was impeached for "incitement of insurrection". [34], Significant efforts were made to deter people from visiting Washington, D.C. during the week of the inauguration out of the concern that assemblies may become violent. Although she said it was “a glorious day,” Obama described the mood as “mixed” due to concern about another riot just two weeks after the Jan. 6 riot at the U.S. Capitol. You've successfully subscribed to this newsletter! In Frankfort, on January 9, approximately 100 heavily armed protesters assembled for a "patriot rally" outside the Kentucky State Capitol while both chambers of the General Assembly were in session. [59] The fence and tight security around the U.S. Capitol building caused problems for the government of the District of Columbia, who had trouble gaining entry to hand deliver their city bills to the U.S. Congress for approval. Some of the protesters carried militia flags, pro-Trump insignia, and Three Percenters symbols. [65], About 270 Kentucky National Guard members were sent to the Washington D.C. in the week, to assist security operations. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, Inauguration Day Protests in Portland, Seattle Turned Violent More than a dozen arrested following demonstrations with anti-law-enforcement messaging . In Denver, protesters blasted both former President Donald Trump and Biden and allegedly burned an American flag. A Capitol police officer and four rioters died,[20] and two pipe bombs were found at nearby buildings. [79] On January 16, a small group of protesters demonstrated at the capitol building without incident. Antifa and Black Lives Matter protesters joined forces in Seattle to block traffic in the downtown area. Oregonians marked President Joe Biden’s first day in office Wednesday with celebrations and protests of the nation’s 46th president. — Andy Ngô (@MrAndyNgo) January 20, 2021. (Reuters). Authorities in Nevada began receiving threats against the, Oklahoma lawmakers ordered increased security measures and police presence at the, On January 14, Pennsylvania law enforcement announced that they had found no specific threat against the, This page was last edited on 5 March 2021, at 18:28. A car caravan, a part of the Citizens Defense League also gathered in the area. Dozens of state police and National Guard members were stationed in Frankfort on January 17, when only 2 armed members of bogaloo movement and 15 armed pro-BLM counter-protesters appeared in the proximity of the state capitol building. Facebook; ... On Biden’s ‘Glorious’ Inauguration Day. Before and after the election, Trump, his presidential campaign, and his allies challenged the legitimacy of the election and baselessly claimed widespread electoral fraud. [79], Governor of Utah Spencer Cox declared a state of emergency and asked the Utah National Guard, highway patrol, and local police departments to "stand ready to ensure the safety of lives and property at Utah's Capitol". [64] In Los Angeles, Trump supporters protested outside of City Hall, and fought with counter-protesters, leading to several arrests. At least three people were arrested, and broken windows were reported – including those at Starbucks' original Pike Place storefront. As officers prepared for what many predicted would be an insurrection by Trump supporters on Inauguration Day, Antifa members rioted across the nation. [72] Businesses downtown were preparing for violent protests, especially around Capitol Square. Trump and his allies filed dozens of legal challenges to the results, but the courts found that his claims had no f… While Washington, D.C., ... — Mike Reicher (@mreicher) January 25, 2021. The County Commissioner of Otero County, New Mexico Couy Griffin, a founder of the "Cowboys for Trump" group, was arrested in Washington, D.C. Griffin had participated in the January 6 Capitol riot and had vowed to return to D.C. for the inauguration, armed with guns, and to hold a rally that would end with "blood running out of" the Capitol. "Three days after domestic terrorists attacked our U.S. Capitol, there was a militia rally in Frankfort. At Least 217 Arrested, Limo Torched Amid Trump Inauguration Day Protests in Washington. [80] On January 17, a crowd of about 100 protesters, many armed and focused on gun rights, gathered outside the Texas State Capitol and peacefully demonstrated. [56] A concern was expressed that COVID-19 had spread among the troops. … Meanwhile, in Washington, D.C., where thousands of National Guard troops were deployed to ensure security on Inauguration Day, authorities said there were "no confrontations" with protesters. Demonstrators unlawfully entered the U.S. Capitol Building and gathered on both its eastern and western fronts, including on the inaugural platform constructed for the upcoming January 20 inauguration of Joe Biden.[19]. [60][61] Aspects of prolonged heightening of security have been characterized as security theater, by individual lawmakers and observers. A fence had been in place around the Minnesota State Capitol since the previous summer, and state patrol had increased its presence. [1], Governor of Ohio Mike DeWine expected a planned "armed march" to take place at the state capitol, the Ohio Statehouse. And in the college town of Bellingham, Wash., Mayor Seth Fleetwood was rushed out of City Hall Friday morning after a mob of rioters stormed the building. leading up to Biden's inauguration. Up to 580 Ohio National Guardsmen supported large numbers of Ohio State Highway Patrol troopers and Columbus police. Two protesters with bullhorns dominated the event, one of whom ranted about vaccines, voting machines, fluoride in drinking water, and LGBTQ rights. One was a person who drove a recreational vehicle into a restricted security area by the Capitol building on Jan. 11, the first day of the 2021 state legislative session. [68] There were no arrests or incidents of violence. [57] Acting U.S. Capitol Police chief Yogananda Pittman said that permanent fencing was needed around the U.S. Fox News’ Brie Stimson and Stephanie Pagones contributed to this report. A video shows the protesters setting a large fire in close proximity to several commuter buses. [2], There were no sightings of pro-Trump crowds at Biden's inauguration,[53] which was reported as being "quiet and calm". A group of BLM and Antifa posters shut down traffic in downtown Seattle on Wednesday night following the inauguration of President Joe Biden. [70] The metropolitan area bus service announced it would reroute buses around the Capitol Square area downtown. [1], In South Dakota, prayer groups affiliated to the Jericho March held marches in and around the All rights reserved. [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. The former first lady said her mood during Inauguration Day was anxious at first, but the event ultimately made her hopeful for America's future. The storming of the United States Capitol was a riot and violent attack against the United States Congress at the U.S. Capitol Building on January 6, 2021. There was Antifa violence in Portland and Seattle. [13][14] His unsubstantiated allegations of widespread voting fraud were also refuted by state election officials. In addition, military vehicles were present near the Capitol building and a helicopter flew above the location for most of the day. The Biden Inaugural Committee and Joint Congressional Committee on Inaugural Ceremonies urged people not to gather in the city for the ceremony. ET, January 20, 2021 Poet Amanda Gorman says Capitol riot inspired her to write a "message of hope, ingenuity and healing" ... DC, closed out today's Inauguration Day events. [62][63], California officials increased security in Sacramento ahead of planned protests. In Seattle Wednesday, hours after the swearing-in ceremony, dozens of protesters marched demanding the abolition of Immigration and Customs Enforcement. All rights reserved. By James ... 2021 LifeZette. Legislative staff worked remotely, and lawmakers did not return to the capitol until several days after the planned protests. [55], After the inauguration, around 8,000 U.S. National Guard troops remained in the Capitol to provide security, with some scheduled to depart in mid-February. ... 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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. 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. [1], Protesters gathering outside the Capitol on January 6, 2021. [17][18], On January 6, 2021, when the United States Congress convened to certify the electoral votes of the presidential election, supporters of Trump stormed the United States Capitol in an attempt to prevent the tabulation of votes and protest Biden's win, which was preceded by an earlier speech from Trump that called on them to protest the results and support those opposing Biden's win. [16] In November and December 2020, there were nighttime clashes and street scuffles in Washington, D.C. between Trump supporters who refused to accept the president's defeat, including the Proud Boys, and counterprotesters. ©2021 FOX News Network, LLC. The KOMO video tweeted by @The_Justice7 shows … [67] The protest drew about 75 protestors, some of whom were armed, and about 40 counter-protesters,[1] and a heavy Michigan National Guard presence. and "We are ungovernable. [5], The protests featured the participation of far-right militia groups that follow right-libertarianism, neo-fascism, neo-Nazism, white supremacism, and other ultranationalist or right-wing ideologies, as well as members of the New Black Panther Party, and the QAnon and boogaloo movements. Photographs show marchers carrying signs with phrases including, "We don’t want Biden – we want revenge!" (Photo by John Rudoff/Sipa USA) [25], On January 11, 2021, the FBI released a bulletin warning that protests organized by armed pro-Donald Trump demonstrators disputing the results of the 2020 presidential election were being planned at all United States state capitols and in Washington, D.C. in the week preceding and during the January 20, 2021 inauguration of Joe Biden. [58] This idea was controversial, and DC Mayor Muriel Bowser and some politicians in both parties objected. Police only arrested 3. https://t.co/x2LyjuFKsr pic.twitter.com/gU8nAjR9dA Jan 21, 2021 at 7:35 am Inauguration Day in Seattle was marked with a protest Wednesday evening that began at Occidental Park and ended up with three arrests for property damage. Hidden and open-carry weapons were banned from the grounds until April 2019, in a rarely-enforced law; guns remained banned from being carried within the building. [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 leftist media has spent the last two weeks warning of Inauguration Day riots in state capitols and for a change they were correct—partially. This prompted a strengthening of security in the city. The United States Capitol was put under the protection of members of the National Guard,[7][4] which was additionally activated in at least 19 states, to protect state capitols. [6], The Georgia State Capitol in Atlanta had a heavy law enforcement presence, including military vehicles and barriers. Word of a "Million Militia March" and "Million Martyr March" in honor of Ashli Babbitt, a Trump supporter who was fatally shot during the storming of the Capitol, spread in online chats between people associated with the protests. We will not be intimidated", Governor Andy Beshear tweeted in response. [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. Jan 16, 2021. About 115 were damaged while unprepared during George Floyd protests in May; some were boarding up while others were removing plywood boards installed that May. Legal Statement. [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. ... corporate media Inauguration Day riot tracker riots Tacoma. During a Wednesday appearance on ABC’s “Good Morning America,” former first lady Michelle Obama discussed President Joe Biden’s Inauguration Day. So far, there have been none. Increased monitoring and police presence, closures of public buildings, curfews, temporary fencing, and other security measures were employed in response to the security threat. Black Block, anarchists, and antifascist activists opposed to Joe Biden marched and demonstrated in Portland, Oregon on Inauguration Day, January 20 2021, resulting in a few broken windows and eight arrests. There was also damage to the state Democratic Party headquarters, although some people who attended the protest later condemned the violence. [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. ɱ 15:06, 17 January 2021 (UTC) +1 ---Another Believer (Talk) 15:26, 17 January 2021 (UTC) Ɱ, Sigh, Further complicated by … The FBI warned that all 50 states could see large-scale protests on Inauguration Day. Jan. 20, 2021, 10:44 p.m. The man was arrested on charges of carrying a pistol without a license, possessing a large-capacity ammunition feeding device, and possessing unregistered ammunition. If I were to recommend a change, it would be to "2021 U.S. state and national capitol protests" or "2021 U.S. Inauguration Day weekend protests", or something similar. Market data provided by Factset. The Austin Police Department worked with the state department to ensure protests remain peaceful.