4 Stabbed, 33 Arrested During MAGA March, Other Protests in DC
At least four men were stabbed, and 33 protesters were arrested during Saturday's MAGA March in D.C. and other protests over the weekend.
The MAGA March was meant to dispute the results of the November presidential election. But pro-Trump demonstrators and counter-protesters clashed as thousands took to the D.C. streets their rage against Trump's lagging election results and legal challenges, reported Massachusetts local news MassLive.
Apart from protesters getting stabbed, police added that there were at least eight injured officers during the scuffle.
The MAGA March took place two days before the Electoral College is expected to vote on a president-elect on Monday.
The Washington Post reported that the stabbing happened near Harry's Bar at 11th and F streets, where the far-right Proud Boys were assembled.
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A certain Philip Johnson was arrested at Northwest D.C. in relation to the said stabbings, FOX 5 DC reported.
One man was caught on video being surrounded and battered by a Proud Boys crowd during a knife fight, reported New York Post.
Johnson allegedly chased the man, but he pulled out a blade to fend off the crowd.
Protesters Arrested for Assault, Resisting Arrest
According to New York Post, the arrests during the rally were brought by different clashes. In some instances, the cops were also caught in the middle of the rumble, resulting in injuries.
Earlier reports also said the authorities struggled to keep the pro-Trump groups and counter-protesters apart that day. The Metropolitan Police Department 33 protesters were arrested for varying reasons.
Some were caught for assaulting the police, and others were arrested for general assaults. Others were also seen wielding an illegal weapon or resisting arrest.
Stabbed Protesters Taken to Hospital, Injuries Non-Life Threatening
All stabbing victims have non-life threatening injuries. Washington D.C. fire spokesman Doug Buchanan confirmed with the Post that the stab victims have been taken to the hospital but are safe.
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It is not yet clear if the attackers or the injured came from pro-Trump groups or the counter-demonstrators.
Proud Boys Made Stronger Showing During Scuffle
In what was seen as a show of force before electoral votes get cast, the Proud Boys had a stronger showing during the weekend incident.
Many of them wore bullet-proof vests and helmets as they marched through the downtown streets of D.C. They were seen shouting at officers who blocked their path.
Several Proud Boys were also seen on video vandalizing at least one church and tearing down a Black Lives Matter banner.
President Donald Trump, who was surprised with the support, left the White House around midday for a trip to the Army-Navy football game in New York, but he still passed over the rally on the National Mall, reported TIME.
He was met with cheers as the Marine One flew by. Michael Flynn, who was recently pardoned by the president, was speaking in front of the crowd at the time and said: "Imagine just being able to jump in a helicopter and just go for a joy ride around Washington."
Trump also made a similar visit during a Washington rally last month. He waved to supporters as he was en route to his Virginia golf club.
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