Rally to Support Jan. 6 Rioters Prompts Capitol Security Concern

[left-of-center2012]

A planned rally next month on the U.S. Capitol grounds that organizers say is intended to peacefully demand “justice” for hundreds of “political prisoners” charged in the Jan. 6 insurrection is raising law enforcement alarm and plans for beefed-up security measures.

The protest, “Justice for J6,” is being orchestrated by a group called 'Look Ahead America', directed by Matt Braynard, who was part of the data team for Donald Trump’s 2016 presidential campaign.

“What we are looking for is pure patriotism. It’s American flags, American clothing, T-shirts that sort of thing. And I invite you to make your own signs demanding justice for these political prisoners -- demanding justice for Ashli Babbitt” Braynard said in a video posted this week on Twitter. Babbitt was fatally shot by a Capitol Police officer as she climbed through a broken window in a door to the Speaker’s Lobby, which leads to the House chamber, during the Jan. 6 riot. Her death has been a rallying point for former President Trump and his supporters, who falsely claim the 2020 presidential election was fraudulent.

In a telephone interview, Braynard said the rally is meant to be peaceful and that the group has gotten approval from Capitol Police.
He said the expectation is for “several thousand” people to attend.
Braynard said in the video that
his group will have its own security force and lawyers present to respond and work with police agencies to get quick responses to individuals who try to cause problems.

https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2021-08-12/rally-for-jailed-jan-6-rioters-prompts-capitol-security-concern

[peppertree]

1. Braynard looks like a failed MkUltra experiment

"You must brrring me ze better subjects, general. I cannot rrrrun my expeh-riments viz dumbkofs like zis!"

"Ok, doc. I won't look for them in Trump rallies next time."

[sheshe2]

3. As if.

“What we are looking for is pure patriotism. It’s American flags, American clothing, T-shirts that sort of thing.

Trumpers think the American flag is the confederate flag.

demanding justice for Ashli Babbitt” Braynard

Ashli was an insurrectionist that breached a window close to the Senate doors. She was warned and told to stand down, She did not. How about some justice for us, the American people that watched our capitol torn to shreds, defecated and urinated in. They beat, bear sprayed, gouged eyes, slammed an officers head in a door repeatedly, called for their comrades to grab an officers gun and shoot him with it. They called out to kill Pelosi and hang Pence. They murdered a Capital police officer.

Braynard said the rally is meant to be peaceful

The rally is meant to be peaceful? Meant? Hmmm. I am having a hard time containing my laughter.

That they are being allowed back in is an insult to us all. I am sure, as the GOP described it, that it will be like any other day when tourists stroll on Capital Hill.

[bottomofthehill]

4. Bring your flags

The same flags you patriotacly used to attack the cops with last time. I am getting too old for this shit.

[Skittles]

5. fucking cowards

how can you believe in America but not support the results of a fair election

[Progressive Jones]

6. They're really starting to gin up the Babbitt Martyrdom Movement. I say it's another coup attempt.

Also, these are not "political prisoners". Just more whining from the cheap seats.

[RANDYWILDMAN]

7. Not a good idea to rally and support traitors

so sick of these people, go away, take the pillow guy, TFG, rand paul and the turtle with you.

[secondwind]

8. WHY is this even being allowed??!?

We are in a pandemic, for crying out loud.

Capitol police are still traumatized from their last “peaceful” event.

[left-of-center2012]

9. This time they are bringing their own 'security force'

I wonder if there will be a 'shaman man' to lead them?