'Stop the Steal' rally turns bloody after four stabbed and in critical condition; counterprotests incite chaos in DC



There were several pro-Trump rallies held in Washington, D.C., on Saturday, including the "March for Trump" and the "Stop the Steal" rally in support of challenging the 2020 presidential election results. In retaliation, at least three anarchist and Antifa-linked groups planned counterprotests in the nation's capital, including the "F*** MAGA" protest. The clashing groups clashed on the streets of D.C., which resulted in four people being stabbed and nearly two dozen arrests.

The large protests in support of President Donald Trump were mostly peaceful, but violent skirmishes erupted on Saturday night between the adversarial groups.

A coalition of Black Lives Matter and Antifa supporters appear to be prepared for battle as they wield shields.

#antifa and #BlackLivesMatter form a line of shields as MPD holds their position. #MarchForTrump https://t.co/NdnbuptCWb
— eric thomas (@eric thomas)1607809318.0

A horde of black bloc members are seen marching towards police and throwing water bottles and bricks at them.

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BREAKING: Antifa black bloc violently confront MPD by throwing water bottles and bricks at them amongst other proje… https://t.co/GEGo5L7AcA
— TheBlaze (@TheBlaze)1607826642.0

An alleged Antifa member was physically removed from the fracas when a police officer picked him up like a child and dropped him on the street.

Antifa black bloc in DC is picked up like a baby and removed https://t.co/mQbcvOxrWq
— ELIJAH SCHAFFER (@ELIJAH SCHAFFER)1607831938.0

Members of BLM and Antifa fought with the Proud Boys, despite police attempting to constantly separate the warring groups, as seen in video from Daily Caller field correspondent Shelby Talcott and Townhall senior writer Julio Rosas.

All out brawls in downtown DC between black bloc protesters and Proud Boys right now: https://t.co/ObPlnScI0W
— Shelby Talcott (@Shelby Talcott)1607818254.0


D.C. police are trying to keep the Proud Boys and Antifa separate to prevent fighting. https://t.co/V7d3qnwiIb
— Julio Rosas (@Julio Rosas)1607819577.0


At times, it’s just an all out brawl between the Proud Boys, Antifa, and D.C. police. Lots of pepper spray is being… https://t.co/8z1ugdDeyh
— Julio Rosas (@Julio Rosas)1607820576.0

Fireworks were reportedly launched towards the hotel that the Proud Boys were staying at, according to Matthew Miller from the Post Millennial.

Firework explodes in police line. Antifa seemingly used it to create a hole in the line so some of them could charg… https://t.co/Zvb1tDYcRa
— Matthew Miller (@Matthew Miller)1607815728.0


A man dressed in all black is surrounded by a group of Proud Boys, some of them are heard yelling, "He's got a knife!" One person walks behind the man with the knife and hits him in the head with an object. The group then jump on the man, and apparently, that is when the stabbings happened.


Chaotic scenes in DC as person carries knife into violent political street brawl. At least one person ends up stabb… https://t.co/ILMSZSbchS
— Andy Ngô (@Andy Ngô)1607854302.0


The exact moment that the man drew his knife was captured by SWNS chief photographer Adam Gray.

A member of the #ProudBoys is stabbed during violent running street fights in #WashingtonDC tonight #DC #DCProtests… https://t.co/VoW3fwwpEj
— Adam Gray (@Adam Gray)1607827386.0

The four people who were stabbed were said to be in critical condition, some suffered "life-threatening injuries," according to D.C. fire spokesman Doug Buchanan.

Reports of at least 2 stabbed here on 11th Street in DC. Victims being transported from the scene now… https://t.co/SzpR60ePwQ
— Brendan Gutenschwager (@Brendan Gutenschwager)1607826229.0

Proud Boys pray for the members who were stabbed, asking for a "moment of silence" for two "brothers" who are "fighting for their f***ing life" and "might not f***ing pull through."

Proud Boys pray just outside BLM Plaza for PB who was stabbed earlier in the night. https://t.co/AHnpAAI1HH
— Matthew Miller (@Matthew Miller)1607831525.0

Two police officers sustained non-life-threatening injuries and two people with minor injuries, D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser's office said.

@DCPoliceDept assisted an injured female officer as she limped her way outside of the counter-protest zone as civi… https://t.co/4jd2vRvSQv
— ABC 7 News - WJLA (@ABC 7 News - WJLA)1607827147.0

The Metropolitan Police Department reported making 23 arrests on Saturday: 10 for simple assaults, six for assaults on police officers, four committed "riotous acts," two charged with "crossing a police line," and one person had a taser and was charged with "possession of a prohibited weapon."

Video from reporter Brendan Gutenschwager appears to show the man with the knife being arrested.

DC Police arrest one of the counter-protesters near BLM Plaza #DC #MarchForTrump #ProudBoys #Antifa… https://t.co/HLCyA2dwhy
— Brendan Gutenschwager (@Brendan Gutenschwager)1607834460.0


Elderly Trump supporter attacked, protesters shoot fireworks at diners, surround hotel of Million MAGA March attendees



Thousands of Trump supporters gathered in Washington, D.C., on Saturday for the Million MAGA March. The first hours of the rally for President Donald Trump was a peaceful protest. Then counterprotesters entered the area by mid-afternoon. Right before nightfall, there were numerous attacks on Trump supporters, including an assault of a multiracial family and one man was knocked out. The violence against Trump supporters only grew as the massive crowds from the "Stop the Steal" rally diminished and the sun set.

A swarm of counterprotesters surrounded and harassed an elderly couple holding a Trump flag in Washington, D.C. Some in the group were holding signs for Refuse Fascism, a self-described "national movement organizing to drive out the Trump/Pence regime."

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Washington DC: an elderly couple is accosted for having a trump flag. https://t.co/4dy9U5Ww5r
— Kalen From Scriberr (@Kalen From Scriberr)1605396972.0

An elderly man was shoved to the ground when he attempted to get on a bicycle in Black Lives Matter Plaza. Then an agitator held the man's bike down, and he retaliates by shoving him. As the man is walking away, the crowd tosses a liquid at him and starts chanting: "Black lives matter!"

another #Trump supporter from the #MAGAMillionMarch attacked in #BLMPlaza https://t.co/2U3JYoQkuA
— Craig Dillon (@Craig Dillon)1605393752.0


Man wearing Trump shirt assaulted in BLM Plaza https://t.co/JkL0HTWixf
— Matthew Miller (@Matthew Miller)1605394224.0


DC: BLM and Antifa threaten and intimidate an elderly Trump Supporter out of BLM Plaza Unknown liquids can be see… https://t.co/XGyFoEf5VI
— Drew Hernandez (@Drew Hernandez)1605394245.0

A teen couple attempted to flee from a gang of counterprotesters; the girl is seen terrified and crying. They are hit with liquid, and then two women try to rip the girl's "Make America Great Again" hat from her hands, as seen in footage taken by Drew Hernandez.

DC: Trump supporters attacked by Antifa and BLMAntifa and BLM hit, throw eggs and unknown liquids at Trump Suppor… https://t.co/qKBKwvpjrC
— Drew Hernandez (@Drew Hernandez)1605393065.0

Black bloc assailants brutally attack a man and then beat him with a flagpole attached to an American flag. A person on a megaphone shouts, "What the f*** did you think was gonna happen?"

DC: Antifa and BLM physically assault a Trump Supporter by macing him and beating him over the head with a flag pole https://t.co/FG63zpe7Tl
— Drew Hernandez (@Drew Hernandez)1605400608.0

Black bloc protesters shot fireworks at Trump supporters who were dining outside. One of the fireworks exploded dangerously close to a couple.

Antifa and BLM members attack people who are eating dinner near BLM Plaza. They threw projectiles and a large firew… https://t.co/SYFhe7ta9S
— Julio Rosas (@Julio Rosas)1605393945.0


DC: Antifa and BLM throw explosive projectiles at Trump Supporters eating dinner Trump supporters can be seen fle… https://t.co/gXFpwqsGab
— Drew Hernandez (@Drew Hernandez)1605401530.0

Hundreds of anti-fascist and Black Lives Matter supporters swarmed hotels that Trump supporters were staying in try to intimidate them. The crowd, some waving Biden flags, chant: "F*** Donald Trump."

Police used a chemical agent on anti-Trump protesters after they refused to back away from the Capital Hilton.

Protesters are at the police line as they chant against Trump supporters that have returned outside the hotel… https://t.co/MAenuUHUjM
— Brendan Gutenschwager (@Brendan Gutenschwager)1605398917.0


DC: Hundreds of Antifa and BLM have swarmed “The Capital Hilton” hotel on an effort to intimidate Trump Supporters… https://t.co/1aBec2mFjq
— Drew Hernandez (@Drew Hernandez)1605394868.0


Protesters have surrounded the front of the Capital Hilton, chanting “F*** Donald Trump” next to the line of police… https://t.co/Lo5XEywS1r
— Brendan Gutenschwager (@Brendan Gutenschwager)1605399643.0


DC: Antifa and BLM get mopped up by MPD after they swarmed “The Capital Hilton” hotel on an effort to intimidate Tr… https://t.co/ghVXLRpRNL
— Drew Hernandez (@Drew Hernandez)1605395675.0


Protester hit by chemical agent by police cries as she gets her eyes washed out with water https://t.co/EfGRbecb2R
— Christal Hayes (@Christal Hayes)1605395837.0

A street store selling MAGA merchandise was completely ransacked.

DC: Antifa and BLM rob and vandalize a black man’s MAGA merch pop up shop https://t.co/skGLvTPv2l
— Drew Hernandez (@Drew Hernandez)1605403202.0

There was a huge brawl between Proud Boys and anti-fascists.

Open violence, projectiles being thrown, batons and sticks being used in a full melee down here. https://t.co/iq8ZjgH5Cd
— Matthew Miller (@Matthew Miller)1605403569.0

Despite all of the violence directed against them, Trump supporters rallied on Saturday night to sing the national anthem in unison.

Trump supporters sing the National Anthem outside The Willard hotel in DC #MarchForTrump #MillionMAGAMarch #DC https://t.co/EHDLUo40J3
— Brendan Gutenschwager (@Brendan Gutenschwager)1605409015.0


Daily Caller photojournalist Jorge Ventura shared his footage of physical attacks that occurred during the Million MAGA March with authorities, which reportedly led to the arrest of five assailants.

The footage of the brutal assault was captured by myself and @FromKalen. We gave the footage to authorities and the… https://t.co/WzkFqo4Wnw
— Jorge Ventura Media (@Jorge Ventura Media)1605402256.0

Eventbrite, Facebook, and Mailchimp accused of suppressing 'March for Trump' DC rally



Organizers of a march planned in support of President Donald Trump's legal efforts to contest the projected results of his challenge from Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden say Facebook, Mailchimp, and Eventbrite have all tried to "cancel" their movement.

What are the details?

Women for Trump co-founder Amy Kremer tweeted Tuesday that "The #MarchForTrump IS NOT CANCELED," saying, "@Eventbrite just shut down our event & emailed everyone that it was canceled THE MARCH IS NOT CANCELED First it was @Facebook Next it was @Mailchimp Now #Eventbrite#BigTech is trying shut down our march But we won't let them."

Kremer attached an email apparently sent from Eventbrite that explained:

"We encourage our organizers to express their views and gather for a chosen purpose as long as it's done in a way that doesn't violate our Terms of Service. We do not permit events, content, or creators that share or promote potentially harmful misinformation. In this instance, we have determined that your event violates our Community Guidelines and is therefore not permitted on the Eventbrite platform. As a result, your event listing has been removed and any paid orders have been refunded."

The notice further warned, "While you may continue to use Eventbrite for other events, please not that repeated or severe violations of our Guidelines may results in your account being terminated."

🚨🚨The #MarchForTrump IS NOT CANCELED🚨🚨@Eventbrite just shut down our event & emailed everyone that it was cancele… https://t.co/yHzVlKXGwh
— Amy Kremer (@Amy Kremer)1605027083.0

Neither Eventbrite, Facebook, or Mailchimp immediately responded to Fox Business' request for comment on the tweet.

Yet, the outlet did note that while "this weekend's event may be blocked, a separate event for March 21 from an anonymous organizer titled 'March on Washington for Trump' remains listed on the site. Additionally, a search of Facebook event listings shows several events listed on Saturday with titles including the phrase 'March for Trump.' None of them appear to be hosted by Kremer or her group."

The March for Trump is slated for Nov. 14 at noon in Washington, D.C. The invitation at stopthesteal.us reads:

Democrats are scheming to disenfranchise and nullify Republican votes.

It's up to us to stop it.

We will NOT back down!

This Saturday, thousands of patriots will be meeting at Freedom Plaza at noon and marching to the Supreme Court to show our support for the integrity of every American's vote and our support for President Trump exhausting every legal recourse available to ensure that EVERY LEGAL VOTE counts and that NO LEGAL VOTE is diluted.

At Freedom Plaza, we will hear from grassroots supporters of Trump and conservative leaders who are invested in ensuring that the integrity and faith in our system of government doesn't falter. This concept isn't a formality. It is foundational to who we are as a free people. And then we will march in a show of support for the President and his continued fight.

So come join us and let your voice be heard as we stand up for the disenfranchised and the voiceless.

What's the background?

Trump supporters are conducting rallies to get behind the president as his campaign fights lawsuits in several battleground states alleging voting irregularities and voter fraud after mainstream media roundly called the Nov. 3 election for Biden.

Meanwhile, Trump has refused to concede the election, while Biden is actively moving toward a transition to power.