4 stabbed, 23 arrested in clashes between pro-Trump supporters, counter-protesters in

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4 stabbed, 23 arrested in clashes between pro-Trump supporters, counter-protesters in Washington
By: Kyle Balluck - The Hill News - 12-13-20
Re: https://thehill.com/blogs/blog-brief...ump-supporters

Video link: https://thehill.com/blogs/blog-brief...rs?jwsource=cl

Four people were stabbed Saturday night during clashes between supporters of President Trump and counter-protesters in Washington, D.C., CNN reported, citing local police.

The four victims are reportedly in critical condition.

A total of eight people were transported to local hospitals, according to the network, including two police officers. The officers’ injuries are said to be non-life-threatening. Two other people were also treated for minor injuries, officials said.

Almost two dozen people were arrested during the “Stop the Steal” protests, the network added, for charges including assault on police officers, simple assault, riotous acts, crossing a police line and possessing a Taser.

The Washington Post reported that the crowd, which was smaller than one for a similar gathering after last month's election, heard from speakers railing against the Supreme Court, Fox News and President-elect Joe Biden.

The Post noted that the four stabbings occurred near a bar that served as a rallying point for members of the Proud Boys, a far right-wing group.

Faceoffs with counterprotesters occurred at that bar as well as at Black Lives Matter Plaza, Franklin Square, and other spots in the city, according to the newspaper.

The demonstrations came one day after the Supreme Court rejected a widely panned bid by Texas to overturn Biden’s win.

In a brief, unsigned order on Friday, the justices delivered a devastating blow to the long-shot legal campaign waged by Trump and his allies since his electoral defeat.

The ruling was a repudiation to Trump, as well as the 18 GOP state attorneys general and 126 House Republicans who sought to nullify Biden’s wins in Wisconsin, Michigan, Georgia and Pennsylvania — key battleground states that he won.

The court said that Texas lacked the legal right to litigate over how other states conduct their elections.

Trump has refused to concede the election, and his legal team has been unsuccessful in multiple efforts to overturn the vote.

The Electoral College is expected to formally elect Biden as the next president on Monday.

TAGS WASHINGTON D.C. DONALD TRUMP JOE BIDEN PROUD BOYS 2020 PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION

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Personal note:

Let's look what we've become - its pretty sad isn't it. The Political issues in the USA - have taken 1st place for the world & everyone's watching a revolution in the making.

It's bad enough we have a virus killing thousands of folks everyday - but yet we've got time to tear up cities and beat up civvies. That's really great news to watch on TV - or read about everyday.

It's also bad enough that we have a runaway virus and many have died from - also many folks out of work - short on money - higher crime - major layoff's and now the Trump follower's - who are upsetting the presidential transition and setting an unacceptable example for others to follow.

Is this really America today! Is this what we've become - is this another new step and/or practice of American values - for the world to witness? I'm disappointed and you should be too.

This is not what America should look like or be like - but it seems the current leadership -has authorized and approved such actions - of the people's of this country. Remember the old adage - Divided We Fall! This is not what American's want others to see or hear about.

I don't condone this type of thuggery or abuse of our Civilian's. It stains our world image and lessens our American values. I'm ashamed that so many accept this type of agitation. As it helps create more of it. It's bad enough that our military is fighting around the world for world peace - and yet our citizen's are in the streets - bullying & terrorizing other citizens.

Trump should be held accountable for these actions - as he's the only one who stirred up this unrest. He's not even attempting to step forward and denounced this civil unrest. Rather he condones it - and adds to it - with his so called loss of his 2nd term in office.

Trump is truly - his own worst enemy. His vehement acceptance of these actions is destroying our governmental process; in accordance to our Constitutional codes. By him not making a smooth transition - he's fueled the fires of hell - to which this Nation has fought against since it's conception. God Save Us American's - if that's possible?
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