DCist, “City And Security Leaders Say D.C. Is Well-Prepared For Inauguration”

While Bowser pointed to the biggest inauguration (Barack Obama’s 2009 swearing-in) for some historical context, there was little in the way of protest or discord. This time around, the National Park Service is processing permits for more than two dozen groups, while others—ranging from bikers supporting Trump to anarchists pledging to shut shit down—plan to […]

The Washington Post, “D.C. authorities vow to respect Trump’s inaugural protesters — if they’re peaceful”

Asked about self-proclaimed anarchist groups that have indicated online that they may seek to disrupt the inauguration, Newsham said the city would be ready. “The fact that you have some folks who are indicating on social media that they are coming to shut down the inauguration or the events is something that we will be […]

MSN, “Anarchists Threaten to Disrupt Trump Inauguration Police Say Ready”

Anarchist groups have threatened to shut down Republican Donald Trump’s swearing-in as U.S. president, but police in Washington said on Friday they believe the thousands of security officers assigned to the event will be able to head off any disruption. Continue Reading