Coverage of Unite the Right 2, counterprotests in DC area

Sunday will mark the one-year anniversary of the “Unite the Right” rally in Charlottesville, Virginia. “Unite the Right 2” is set to be held Sunday evening near the White House. Follow reporters covering the event in the D.C. area.

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Live at 6: latest on what to expect as the Unite the Right rally comes to DC. Group of counter demonstrators already in place at Lafayette Square. nbcwashington.com/news/local/DC-… https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DkWRyXGWsAEadER.jpg">https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DkWRyXIXsAMATRm.jpg">https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DkWRyXIXcAAgrS8.jpg">https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DkWRyXIXsAECc8e.jpg

by Darcy Spencer via twitter 8/11/2018 9:11:52 PM
Live at 6: latest on what to expect as the Unite the Right rally comes to DC. Group of counter demonstrators already in place at Lafayette Square. nbcwashington.com/news/local/DC-… https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DkWRyXGWsAEadER.jpg">https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DkWRyXIXsAMATRm.jpg">https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DkWRyXIXcAAgrS8.jpg">https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DkWRyXIXsAECc8e.jpg

by Darcy Spencer via twitter 8/11/2018 9:11:53 PM
Live at 6: latest on what to expect as the Unite the Right rally comes to DC. Group of counter demonstrators already in place at Lafayette Square. nbcwashington.com/news/local/DC-… https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DkWRyXGWsAEadER.jpg">https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DkWRyXIXsAMATRm.jpg">https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DkWRyXIXcAAgrS8.jpg">https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DkWRyXIXsAECc8e.jpg

by Darcy Spencer via twitter 8/11/2018 9:11:54 PM
Live at 6: latest on what to expect as the Unite the Right rally comes to DC. Group of counter demonstrators already in place at Lafayette Square. nbcwashington.com/news/local/DC-… https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DkWRyXGWsAEadER.jpg">https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DkWRyXIXsAMATRm.jpg">https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DkWRyXIXcAAgrS8.jpg">https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DkWRyXIXsAECc8e.jpg

by Darcy Spencer via twitter 8/11/2018 9:11:54 PM
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by Darcy Spencer via twitter 8/11/2018 9:56:34 PM
The Corner: roads closed to car traffic ahead of planned protest outside #UVA Rotunda. Some businesses open, others not. Chopper again circling overhead https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DkWeQICX4AECETr.jpg">https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DkWeQICWsAIfa7y.jpg

by amaxsmith via twitter 8/11/2018 10:06:07 PM
The Corner: roads closed to car traffic ahead of planned protest outside #UVA Rotunda. Some businesses open, others not. Chopper again circling overhead https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DkWeQICX4AECETr.jpg">https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DkWeQICWsAIfa7y.jpg

by amaxsmith via twitter 8/11/2018 10:06:08 PM
University of Maryland Head Football Coach on Leave Amid Investigation Into Coaching Practices #breaking nbcwashington.com/blogs/capital-…

by Darcy Spencer via twitter 8/11/2018 10:07:23 PM
I am profoundly disturbed by media reports of intimidating conduct by Maryland football coaches and staff. Today, A… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…

by presidentloh via twitter retweeted by darcyspencer 8/11/2018 10:08:20 PM
At the Rotunda, metal detectors are set up as part of security checkpoint people attending tonight’s protest at Jefferson Statue are supposed to go through. Barriers due to open at 7pm liveblogwp.wtop.com/Event/Coverage… #Cville https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DkWfL7mW4AEWnZL.jpg

by amaxsmith via twitter 8/11/2018 10:10:16 PM
There are various groups here already - some identifying who they’re affiliated with through armbands, others through T shirts, bandanas, etc. Some have signs, pins

by amaxsmith via twitter 8/11/2018 10:11:44 PM
Montgomery County Fair is in full swing...join @mcfrs and our Public Safety Partners @ReadyMontgomery @safekids … twitter.com/i/web/status/1…

by Daniel Ogren via twitter retweeted by darcyspencer 8/11/2018 10:12:58 PM
Organizers hope to put people who were around Statue last year back up there again before others go in to plaza

by amaxsmith via twitter 8/11/2018 10:13:53 PM
#UTR2 #AllOutDC : Still a full day to the alt-right rally but RevCom (aka revolutionary communist party) aren’t waiting. Small group just marched in step through the park.

by Alejandro Alvarez via twitter 8/11/2018 10:14:23 PM
Other attendees are into hydrating https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DkWgMmDWsAE2TS4.jpg

by amaxsmith via twitter 8/11/2018 10:14:46 PM
Looks like a couple hundred people gathering here. Again, under tight security https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DkWg_rIW4AE5iWh.jpg

by amaxsmith via twitter 8/11/2018 10:17:52 PM
Some organizers and legal observers going in under close watch of security

by amaxsmith via twitter 8/11/2018 10:22:55 PM
Some signs have arrived for this protest focused on UVA’s response to last year’s white supremacist tiki torch march and rally liveblogwp.wtop.com/Event/Coverage… https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DkWi7YnXsAErpPc.jpg

by amaxsmith via twitter 8/11/2018 10:26:42 PM
#UTR2 #AllOutDC : RevCom rallying at the White House now. “This country belongs to me, it doesn’t belong to people who preach hate.”

by Alejandro Alvarez via twitter 8/11/2018 10:27:05 PM
Definite mix of types of groups here https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DkWjjznWsAEG759.jpg

by amaxsmith via twitter 8/11/2018 10:29:04 PM
Sun is up for awhile longer here https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DkWkLmlW4AAFT_F.jpg

by amaxsmith via twitter 8/11/2018 10:32:05 PM
Another few disappointed visitors not here for the protest find out they won’t get photo with Jefferson Statue

by amaxsmith via twitter 8/11/2018 10:41:21 PM
Crowd slowly growing - looks like will be several hundred at least liveblogwp.wtop.com/Event/Coverage… https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DkWniE7W0AA-bs9.jpg

by amaxsmith via twitter 8/11/2018 10:46:29 PM
Various groups and individuals include a number of clergy, religious groups, people in Black Lives Matter or anti-racism shirts, people linking Corey Stewart to Jason Kessler, professors, students, neighbors etc - plus Anarchist flags https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DkWoqt1XcAAzAPI.jpg">https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DkWoqt1W0AAXqPG.jpg">https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DkWoqt1WsAAEFYJ.jpg">https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DkWoqt2X0AEzqrE.jpg

by amaxsmith via twitter 8/11/2018 10:51:40 PM
Various groups and individuals include a number of clergy, religious groups, people in Black Lives Matter or anti-racism shirts, people linking Corey Stewart to Jason Kessler, professors, students, neighbors etc - plus Anarchist flags https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DkWoqt1XcAAzAPI.jpg">https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DkWoqt1W0AAXqPG.jpg">https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DkWoqt1WsAAEFYJ.jpg">https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DkWoqt2X0AEzqrE.jpg

by amaxsmith via twitter 8/11/2018 10:51:40 PM
Various groups and individuals include a number of clergy, religious groups, people in Black Lives Matter or anti-racism shirts, people linking Corey Stewart to Jason Kessler, professors, students, neighbors etc - plus Anarchist flags https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DkWoqt1XcAAzAPI.jpg">https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DkWoqt1W0AAXqPG.jpg">https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DkWoqt1WsAAEFYJ.jpg">https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DkWoqt2X0AEzqrE.jpg

by amaxsmith via twitter 8/11/2018 10:51:41 PM
Various groups and individuals include a number of clergy, religious groups, people in Black Lives Matter or anti-racism shirts, people linking Corey Stewart to Jason Kessler, professors, students, neighbors etc - plus Anarchist flags https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DkWoqt1XcAAzAPI.jpg">https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DkWoqt1W0AAXqPG.jpg">https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DkWoqt1WsAAEFYJ.jpg">https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DkWoqt2X0AEzqrE.jpg

by amaxsmith via twitter 8/11/2018 10:51:42 PM
Protesters unveil banner attacking police presence

by amaxsmith via twitter 8/11/2018 11:02:32 PM
A group is now going different direction - don’t want to go into secure area https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DkWrPU_X0AA5ICb.jpg

by amaxsmith via twitter 8/11/2018 11:03:03 PM
Chants include “cops and Klan go Hand in hand”

by amaxsmith via twitter 8/11/2018 11:04:10 PM
by amaxsmith via twitter 8/11/2018 11:04:46 PM
And with that we’re off in the other direction toward The Corner t.co

by amaxsmith via twitter 8/11/2018 11:06:59 PM
Students are now conducting their protest on the steps of a building not far away - reiterating same calls as they’d planned liveblogwp.wtop.com/Event/Coverage… https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DkWtDe1X0AALrwz.jpg">https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DkWtDe0XoAgMn1l.jpg">https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DkWtDe2W4AI72VU.jpg">https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DkWtDe1XgAI62Zf.jpg

by amaxsmith via twitter 8/11/2018 11:10:51 PM
Students are now conducting their protest on the steps of a building not far away - reiterating same calls as they’d planned liveblogwp.wtop.com/Event/Coverage… https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DkWtDe1X0AALrwz.jpg">https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DkWtDe0XoAgMn1l.jpg">https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DkWtDe2W4AI72VU.jpg">https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DkWtDe1XgAI62Zf.jpg

by amaxsmith via twitter 8/11/2018 11:10:52 PM
Students are now conducting their protest on the steps of a building not far away - reiterating same calls as they’d planned liveblogwp.wtop.com/Event/Coverage… https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DkWtDe1X0AALrwz.jpg">https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DkWtDe0XoAgMn1l.jpg">https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DkWtDe2W4AI72VU.jpg">https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DkWtDe1XgAI62Zf.jpg

by amaxsmith via twitter 8/11/2018 11:10:53 PM
Students are now conducting their protest on the steps of a building not far away - reiterating same calls as they’d planned liveblogwp.wtop.com/Event/Coverage… https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DkWtDe1X0AALrwz.jpg">https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DkWtDe0XoAgMn1l.jpg">https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DkWtDe2W4AI72VU.jpg">https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DkWtDe1XgAI62Zf.jpg

by amaxsmith via twitter 8/11/2018 11:10:53 PM
This has just been declared unlawful assembly by police, maybe for moving from permit area? https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DkWvlSCX4AEFL_j.jpg

by amaxsmith via twitter 8/11/2018 11:22:02 PM
I'm on Facebook live @WTOP as they work through this https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DkWv3ntXoAAyBnI.jpg

by amaxsmith via twitter 8/11/2018 11:23:10 PM
Things eased a bit there https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DkWxKoxXoAU40DH.jpg

by amaxsmith via twitter 8/11/2018 11:28:50 PM
Part of protest going other way https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DkWyZHyW4AE0L0S.jpg

by amaxsmith via twitter 8/11/2018 11:34:17 PM
Continuing down street past closed area @WTOP https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DkWzMeSUwAAjzHV.jpg

by amaxsmith via twitter 8/11/2018 11:37:24 PM
Moments after this, Cville city councilman @DrWesBellamy stepped in, spoke with police, and diffused what could have been an ugly situation.

by Alejandro Alvarez via twitter 8/11/2018 11:38:10 PM
Moments after this, Cville city councilman @DrWesBellamy stepped in, spoke with police, and defused what could have been an ugly situation.

by Alejandro Alvarez via twitter 8/11/2018 11:39:39 PM
Chant at bridge is "shut it down". March continues. Quiet on the Grounds generally https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DkW0APpUwAACnOo.jpg

by amaxsmith via twitter 8/11/2018 11:41:18 PM
Chants now "all these cops have got to go" https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DkW0gW-V4AEDLJr.jpg

by amaxsmith via twitter 8/11/2018 11:43:29 PM

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Coverage of Unite the Right 2, counterprotests in DC area

Sunday will mark the one-year anniversary of the “Unite the Right” rally in Charlottesville, Virginia. “Unite the Right 2” is set to be held Sunday evening near the White House. Follow reporters covering the event in the D.C. area.

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