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Added on the 23/08/2021 14:00:00 - Copyright : EFE Inglés
Violence between protesters, counter-protesters, and police in Washington, DC, and Olympia, Washington, led to four stabbings and one shooting. Business Insider reports four people were stabbed during a pro-Trump rally in Washington DC while another was shot in Olympia, Washington. Business Insider reports the four stabbing victims are in critical condition. The condition of the shooting victim remains unknown. The rallies were held the day after the Supreme Court rejected a bid to overturn the election results following President Donald Trump's latest legal challenge. The clashes came two days before the electoral college results are expected to confirm President-elect Joe Biden's win.
The far-right Proud Boys group has launched a recruitment drive following President Donald Trump's comments during the first presidential debate. President Trump was asked to condemn violence and white supremacy. Business Insider reports that the president said "Proud Boys - stand back and stand by." Members of the group have clashed with anti-racism demonstrators in cities such as Portland. Trump's comments come amid concerns that armed militias could come to polling stations as conspiracy theories about rigged ballots spread.
Bryan Betancur was one of the hundreds of those arrested for participating in the January 6th violent insurrection at the US Capitol. On probation, Betancur knew his movements were being tracked electronically, so he had asked permission to go to Washington to sell Bibles. But after the Maryland man's GPS monitor showed he was in the US Capitol during the mob attack, he was arrested. According to Newser, he was charged with entering a restricted building or grounds, unlawful activities on Capitol Grounds, and disorderly conduct. Newser reports federal court documents say Betancur belongs to several white supremacist organizations. Investigators found photos on social media of Betancur in a Proud Boys shirt while displaying a Confederate flag.
U.S. President Barack Obama attends an outdoor arrival ceremony in heavy rain, as the first sitting U.S. president to visit Laos. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).