Supporters of Donald Trump and counterprotesters have clashed in Washington D.C., after each day of mostly peaceful rallies for the outgoing commander-in-chief. US officials have dismissed claims of election fraud.
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Million MAGA March: Pro-Trump protests in Washington D.C. turn violent
Supporters of Donald Trump and counterprotesters have clashed in Washington D.C., after each day of mostly peaceful rallies for the outgoing commander-in-chief. US officials have dismissed claims of election fraud. Trump supporters and counterprotesters clash (Jim Urquhart/REUTERS) Clashes
broke out in Washington D.C. after dark on Saturday between supporters
of outgoing US President Donald Trump and counterprotesters as tensions
remain high over unsubstantiated claims of voter fraud within the November 3 election.
Videos
posted on social media showed fistfights, projectiles and clubs as
Trump supporters clashed with those demanding they take their MAGA hats
and banners and leave.
A least one person was stabbed and police made
at least 20 arrests as the tensions extended to Sunday morning,
according to US media.
A variety of charges, including assault and weapons possession, were filed against those detained, officials said.Two cops were injured and a number of other firearms were recovered by police.
Trump rally mostly peacefulEarlier within the
day, Trump supporters marched through the US capital in support of his
claims of electoral fraud. Trump has repeatedly claimed victory during this month's election without providing evidence.
President Trump's motorcade gone by the gang shortly after the event began. Videos posted on social media showed the incumbent commander-in-chief waving from his car.
Later on Saturday, Trump tweeted there was "tremendous evidence" of voter fraud, however, he didn't present any evidence. US
security officials dismissed Trump's claims of a fix, saying last
week's White House vote was "the most secure in American history." Several state courts have ruled against lawyers representing Trump's campaign and therefore the Republican Party in cases alleging fraud.
But that did not stop a number of those attending from falsely calling Trump the winner of the election or from sharing conspiracy theories a few movement to bring down the present president.
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