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Ahead of Trump Protests, DC Calls Out National Guard

Mayor warns violence won't be tolerated

(Newser) - Bracing for possible violence, the nation's capital has mobilized the National Guard ahead of planned protests by President Trump's supporters in connection with the congressional vote to affirm Joe Biden's election victory. Trump's supporters are planning to rally Tuesday and Wednesday, seeking to bolster the president'...

Proud Boys Plan to Attend Trump Rallies 'Incognito'

President has called for supporters to come to DC for protests Wednesday

(Newser) - The Proud Boys say they'll be at rallies for President Trump in Washington on Wednesday, but they might be harder to spot. Members of the neo-fascist group usually wear black and yellow, the Hill reports, and stay in large groups at such events. This time, a Proud Boys leader...

4 Stabbed After Trump Rally in Washington

More than 20 arrested as violence breaks out at night

(Newser) - Thousands of supporters of President Trump returned to Washington for rallies on Saturday, and things turned violent after sundown, per the AP . Sporadic fights broke out between pro-Trump and anti-Trump demonstrators. WRC-TV reported that four people were taken to a hospital with stab wounds, and the Metropolitan Police Department told...

Billionaire's Daughter Is Backing Parler

Rebekah Mercer played a vital role in getting the social-media network started

(Newser) - A social media app that's soaring in popularity—especially among conservatives and libertarians—didn't just come out of nowhere. The Wall Street Journal reports that Rebekah Mercer, a deep-pocketed conservative donor, played a big role in getting Parler up on its feet. In fact, Parler CEO John Matze...

As Trump Supporters Converge on DC, Airbnb Takes a Stand

Rental service pulls alleged Proud Boys member's reservation in advance of planned protests Saturday

(Newser) - Last Saturday, the streets of DC filled with people celebrating that the presidential race had been called for Joe Biden. This Saturday, crowds will once more gather, but this time they'll be made up of supporters of President Trump, who still hasn't conceded to President-elect Biden. The Washington ...

That 'Proud Boys' Email Is Really From Iran: US Officials

And Tehran and Moscow have apparently obtained US voter information

(Newser) - Iran is responsible for emails meant to intimidate American voters and sow unrest in multiple states, and Tehran and Moscow have also obtained voter registration with the goal of interfering in the election, US officials said at a rare news conference Wednesday night just two weeks before the vote. John...

#ProudBoys Gets Hijacked in Name of Gay Pride

Gay community takes over #ProudBoys hashtag from far-right group

(Newser) - If most of America didn't know who the Proud Boys were before last week, they know now. President Trump refused to clearly denounce the far-right organization, designated a hate group by the Southern Poverty Law Center , at Tuesday's debate, causing a commotion with his words to "stand...

Trump Backtracks on the Proud Boys in a Big Way

'I don't know who the proud boys are'

(Newser) - President Trump drew a blank on the Proud Boys less than 24 hours after appearing to support them on national television, the Hill reports. "I don't know who the Proud Boys are. You'll have to give me a definition because I really don't know who they...

Trump Blew &#39;Biggest Layup in the History of Debates&#39;
One Phrase
From Trump Is
Picked Apart
THE RUNDOWN
Sep 30, 2020 10:40 AM CDT

One Phrase From Trump Is Picked Apart

He told Proud Boys to 'stand by'—a dangerous move, some argue

(Newser) - Members of the far-right group Proud Boys celebrated its mention by President Trump during the first presidential debate on Tuesday, seeing it as an implicit endorsement and boasting of a jump in recruits, per the New York Times , which perused private social-media channels. Members of the "western chauvinist" group...

Trump: Proud Boys Should &#39;Stand By&#39;
Trump: Proud Boys
Should 'Stand By'
Sep 30, 2020 12:01 AM CDT

Trump: Proud Boys Should 'Stand By'

He sidestepped debate question on condemning white supremacist groups

(Newser) - In one of the most talked-about moments from Tuesday night's messy debate , President Trump danced around a question from moderator Chris Wallace about whether he was willing to condemn white supremacists and military groups. "I would say almost everything I see is from the left wing, not the...

Fashion Brand to Proud Boys: No More Shirts for You

Fred Perry doesn't want to be associated with far-right activists

(Newser) - British fashion brand Fred Perry would rather lose sales than be associated with the Proud Boys. The company says it has halted sales in the US and Canada of its black and yellow polo shirts, which have been adopted as a uniform by the far-right activists, the Guardian reports. In...

Proud Boys, Lefties Gather in Portland

Mother Nature plays a role in keeping them apart

(Newser) - A clash of left-wing activists and far-right Proud Boys seemed all but inevitable Saturday in Portland until the skies opened and everyone got wet, the Oregonian reports. A Proud Boys rally attracted roughly 500 people in Delta Park—many of them touting guns or tactical gear—as various left-wing groups...

Over 20 Law Agencies Get Ready in Portland
Cops Arrest 13, Seize
Weapons at Portland Rally
updated
Aug 17, 2019 5:30 PM CDT

Cops Arrest 13, Seize Weapons at Portland Rally

Far-right protesters and anti-fascists swarmed the city

(Newser) - Police arrested at least 13 people and seized metal poles, bear spray, and other weapons Saturday as hundreds of far-right protesters and anti-fascist counter-demonstrators swarmed downtown Portland, Oregon, the AP reports. Authorities closed bridges and streets to try to keep the rival groups apart. The city's mayor said the...

Assault on Right-Wing Writer Calls Attention to Antifa

Andy Ngo ended up in the ER after being roughed up during protest

(Newser) - Portland had a volatile weekend , one that police have officially termed a civil disturbance, though not a riot, reports the Oregonian . In all, three people were arrested and three were hospitalized in clashes between " antifa ," or anti-fascist demonstrators, and far-right groups such as the Proud Boys . But the...

Portland Protests Hit With 'Concrete Milkshakes'

Police bust 3 in competing demonstrations between antifa and Proud Boys

(Newser) - Competing demonstrations spilled into the streets of downtown Portland on Saturday, reports the AP , with fights breaking out as marchers clashed. At least three groups had rallies or demonstrations at different sites in the city, including members of the so-called Proud Boys and anti-fascist groups that include "antifa,"...

YouTube Bans Proud Boys Founder
YouTube Bans
Proud Boys Founder
Dec 11, 2018 2:03 AM CST

YouTube Bans Proud Boys Founder

Gavin McInnes blames 'concerted effort'

(Newser) - Proud Boys founder Gavin McInnes has been kicked off another website—but it's not because of his far-right beliefs, according to YouTube. A notice on the Canadian's account, which had around 221,000 subscribers, states that it has been terminated because of multiple claims of copyright infringement, CNET...

With Sheriff's Memo, a Blow to the Proud Boys

Document reveals FBI designation of group as 'extremist'

(Newser) - The FBI considered the far-right "chauvinist" Proud Boys to be an extremist group even before members were accused in an alleged assault in New York City last month. That's according to a document from the Clark County Sheriff's Office in Vancouver, Wash., shared by nonprofit Property of...

NYPD Makes First &#39;Proud Boys&#39; Arrest
NYPD Makes First
'Proud Boys' Arrest
Oct 19, 2018 10:07 AM CDT

NYPD Makes First 'Proud Boys' Arrest

Geoffrey Young, 38, charged with rioting, attempted assault

(Newser) - The NYPD remains on the lookout for 11 people involved in a Oct. 12 clash between members of the "Proud Boys" far-right group and others now identified as "antifa" members, but has made one arrest. Geoffrey Young was taken into custody at his home in New City, NY,...

Cuomo Slams 'Proud Boys,' GOP After NYC Brawl

'NY has zero tolerance for your bs'

(Newser) - The NYPD wants to speak to at least three people in connection with a violent clash between members of the "Proud Boys" far-right group and counter-protesters Friday night. The brawl happened after Proud Boys founder Gavin McInnes spoke at the Metropolitan Republican Club in the Upper East Side, which...

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