Capitol Police prepares for “massive” MAGA demonstration in support of rioters on January 6

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The US Capitol Police said they are aware of a proposed rally that supporters of former President Donald Trump are planning to support people arrested in connection with the insurgency on January 6.

Matt Brainard, who was Trump’s campaign data director, told former White House strategist Steve Bannon on Bannon’s podcast about a planned rally at the Capitol on behalf of the “political prisoners” arrested for their actions Jan.

“We’ll go back to the Capitol, where he started. It’s going to be huge,” said Mr. Brainard.

A spokesperson for the US Capitol Police said they could not provide statements or details about the security plans.

“We are aware of the proposed gathering,” the spokesman said.

The announcement follows news this week that two additional officers have committed suicide in response to the Capitol Rebellion.

Mr. Bannon told Mr. Bannon that the day was “largely peaceful” and that the rioters were “instigated in many cases by the Capitol Police.”

Police officers who tried to fend off the rioters testified last week at the first session of the Select Committee to investigate the events of January 6th.

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