Several supporters of Donald Trump, including right-wing groups, flocked to the streets of Washington on Saturday, November 14, several days after the defeat of their presidential candidate.
The goal?
Support the theory of possible fraud defended by the outgoing president.
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Despite the lack of evidence of a ballot hack, confirmed by election officials, the protesters shouted "Four more years!"
Four more years! ”
and “USA!
USA!"
in front of Freedom Plaza, while waving "Trump 2020" flags and "Stop Theft" signs.
Leaving the White House to go to golf, the American president, who has still not recognized his defeat against Joe Biden, was able to see, from his armored limousine, these hundreds of his supporters gathered.
Donald Trump, Friday, November 13.
MANDEL NGAN / AFP
A few anti-Trump rallies have also been announced, raising fears of a tense climate in the US federal capital.
Members of the "Proud Boys" gather in Washington in support of Donald Trump, this Saturday, November 14.
HANNAH MCKAY / REUTERS
According to the Washington-based Black Lives Matter movement, supporters of Donald Trump would not wear masks and would use the protest to "
destroy the Black Lives Matter memorial and incite violence
."
Friday, November 13, pro-Trump, red "Make America Great Again" caps on their heads, were already pounding the pavement in the capital against anti-racist activists to challenge the results of the US presidential election, according to the
Washington Post
.
The newspaper announces the presence this Saturday of Matt Schlapp, president of the Union of American Conservatives, and Marjorie Taylor Greene, a new elected member of the House of Representatives close to the QAnon conspiracy movement.
Donald Trump on the spot?
The outgoing president, who won only 232 voters, welcomed this rally on Twitter: “
It is heartwarming to see all this huge support, especially these spontaneous rallies that are flourishing across the country, including one big Saturday in (Washington) DC.
I might even try to drop by and say hello,
”he wrote on Friday.