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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According to spokesperson for @mayorbowser there have been no arrests in DC related to #unitetheright2 rally https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DkbZjdWU0AACGdD.jpg
by Mark Segraves via twitter 8/12/2018 9:03:35 PM -
Very few have left as the rain falls #LafayetteParkProtest https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DkbaGdDXoAE_vUX.jpg
by Keara Dowd via twitter 8/12/2018 9:05:54 PM -
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Kessler speaking on slim attendance: A lot of people "would have loved to be here", but feared for their safety and freedom. @nbcwashingtonby erika_news via twitter retweeted by darcyspencer 8/12/2018 9:09:58 PM
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Kessler calling on folks to take the mic...with no takers @nbcwashingtonby erika_news via twitter retweeted by darcyspencer 8/12/2018 9:10:00 PM
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I figured this would happen twitter.com/peterjeseph/st…by Jackie Bensen via twitter retweeted by darcyspencer 8/12/2018 9:10:10 PM
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Eggs, water bottles fly. “Unite the Right” group of 20 or so in process of leaving area, being blocked for now https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DkbbJCoWsAAROGD.jpg
by amaxsmith via twitter 8/12/2018 9:10:28 PM -
Small Group of White Nationalist Demonstrators Arrive in DC, Huge Crowds of Counterprotesters Assemble nbcwashington.com/news/local/Whi…by Darcy Spencer via twitter 8/12/2018 9:14:08 PM
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by Keara Dowd via twitter 8/12/2018 9:22:59 PM
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A group waits outside Foggy Bottom #wmata . Station is open https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DkbesXeW0AAomE9.jpg
by amaxsmith via twitter 8/12/2018 9:25:58 PM -
The counter protest groups today vastly outnumber the group that attended “Unite the Right”by amaxsmith via twitter 8/12/2018 9:30:29 PM
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Apparently, Kessler and his group of a few dozen alt-right got a police escort out of the area:by Alejandro Alvarez via twitter 8/12/2018 9:36:43 PM
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A picture from earlier as the group was on the way in: https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DkbhXi6VsAAVwpr.jpg
by amaxsmith via twitter 8/12/2018 9:37:42 PM -
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Police at Vienna metro are preparing for the return of Jason Kessler and his contingent. Expected shortly… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…by Julie Carey via twitter retweeted by darcyspencer 8/12/2018 9:58:43 PM
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Thousands of counter protesters shouting down small group of #UniteTheRight2 supporters outside White House “Go hom… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…by Mark Segraves via twitter retweeted by darcyspencer 8/12/2018 9:58:49 PM
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One arrest so far at Vienna metro when a man spit on 2 Virginia State Troopers outside the south entrance. Don't ye… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…by Julie Carey via twitter retweeted by darcyspencer 8/12/2018 9:59:14 PM
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Not a major delay - but they’re clearing station area now (I’m a couple stops away)by amaxsmith via twitter 8/12/2018 9:59:24 PM
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#UTR2 #AllOutDC : The remnants of a barricade antifa built at 17th & G. People have mostly left, the rain is getting heavier. https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Dkbmxg3XgAAs2KE.jpg">https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Dkbmxg0XsAImGMF.jpg
by Alejandro Alvarez via twitter 8/12/2018 10:01:20 PM -
#UTR2 #AllOutDC : The remnants of a barricade antifa built at 17th & G. People have mostly left, the rain is getting heavier. https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Dkbmxg3XgAAs2KE.jpg">https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Dkbmxg0XsAImGMF.jpg
by Alejandro Alvarez via twitter 8/12/2018 10:01:21 PM -
Vienna Stafion is now clear, some police clearing as well but still heavy presence https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DkboyA0XoAMnHyM.jpg
by amaxsmith via twitter 8/12/2018 10:10:03 PM -
#UTR2 #AllOutDC : For now, things are over. Street is opening to traffic. All that’s left here are egg cartons and water bottles. https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DkbpGvWX0AAh0rx.jpg">https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DkbpGvhW0AE1w4O.jpg">https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DkbpGvvWsAErduf.jpg
by Alejandro Alvarez via twitter 8/12/2018 10:11:44 PM -
#UTR2 #AllOutDC : For now, things are over. Street is opening to traffic. All that’s left here are egg cartons and water bottles. https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DkbpGvWX0AAh0rx.jpg">https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DkbpGvhW0AE1w4O.jpg">https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DkbpGvvWsAErduf.jpg
by Alejandro Alvarez via twitter 8/12/2018 10:11:45 PM -
#UTR2 #AllOutDC : For now, things are over. Street is opening to traffic. All that’s left here are egg cartons and water bottles. https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DkbpGvWX0AAh0rx.jpg">https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DkbpGvhW0AE1w4O.jpg">https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DkbpGvvWsAErduf.jpg
by Alejandro Alvarez via twitter 8/12/2018 10:11:46 PM -
Police presence dialing back here at Vienna #WMATA now that the white nationalist group has left. Counter protest groups are now heading for Metro though so there could be crowding etc elsewhere especially given track work https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DkbqHqVUUAA0LPZ.jpg">https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DkbqHqXVAAAiQiA.jpg">https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DkbqHqVUcAAfF-h.jpg
by amaxsmith via twitter 8/12/2018 10:16:00 PM -
Police presence dialing back here at Vienna #WMATA now that the white nationalist group has left. Counter protest groups are now heading for Metro though so there could be crowding etc elsewhere especially given track work https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DkbqHqVUUAA0LPZ.jpg">https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DkbqHqXVAAAiQiA.jpg">https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DkbqHqVUcAAfF-h.jpg
by amaxsmith via twitter 8/12/2018 10:16:00 PM -
Police presence dialing back here at Vienna #WMATA now that the white nationalist group has left. Counter protest groups are now heading for Metro though so there could be crowding etc elsewhere especially given track work https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DkbqHqVUUAA0LPZ.jpg">https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DkbqHqXVAAAiQiA.jpg">https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DkbqHqVUcAAfF-h.jpg
by amaxsmith via twitter 8/12/2018 10:16:01 PM -
I’m sitting at a Peet’s and I swear I’ve never been more desperate for a cup of coffee. Thanks everyone for following, like always. Skimming though my camera so keep an eye out for more 📸 from the protests.by Alejandro Alvarez via twitter 8/12/2018 10:16:47 PM
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I’ll have my HD footage of everything that went down online later, but in the meantime: something that stood out to… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…by Ford Fischer via twitter retweeted by aletweetsnews 8/12/2018 10:58:59 PM
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by Alejandro Alvarez via twitter 8/12/2018 11:15:16 PM
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#WMATA ’s largest union statement on security plan putting 2 dozen-ish “Unite the Right” ralliers in separate car:
“The special accommodation for a hate rally in Washington D.C. was dishonest, unprecedented, and not a reflection of the principles of ATU Local 689 or "DC Values”by amaxsmith via twitter 8/12/2018 11:51:20 PM -
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#UTR2 #AllOutDC : Party in the middle of 15th when BLM met up with the Freedom Plaza march. Roars of “OUR CITY!!!”… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…by Alejandro Alvarez via twitter retweeted by aletweetsnews 8/13/2018 12:18:42 AM
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McNair Lawyer Calls for Maryland Coach DJ Durkin to Be Fired nbcwashington.com/news/sports/Mc…by Darcy Spencer via twitter 8/13/2018 12:44:34 AM
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DC Mayor Bowser holding a briefing on Unite the Right rally. nbc4dc.com/i6Nx8rs https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DkcM_5aVsAAe6u4.jpg
by Darcy Spencer via twitter 8/13/2018 12:48:16 AM -
📸 Can’t overstate how major a role locally-organized Black Lives Matter marches played in the response to #UTR2 . BLM probably had the most vocal contingent in Lafayette, and marched tirelessly all afternoon. https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DkcM-l2WsAA5BR8.jpg">https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DkcM-mDX4AAw8eE.jpg">https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DkcM-mBXcAAb3aX.jpg
by Alejandro Alvarez via twitter 8/13/2018 12:48:33 AM -
📸 Can’t overstate how major a role locally-organized Black Lives Matter marches played in the response to #UTR2 . BLM probably had the most vocal contingent in Lafayette, and marched tirelessly all afternoon. https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DkcM-l2WsAA5BR8.jpg">https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DkcM-mDX4AAw8eE.jpg">https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DkcM-mBXcAAb3aX.jpg
by Alejandro Alvarez via twitter 8/13/2018 12:48:34 AM -
📸 Can’t overstate how major a role locally-organized Black Lives Matter marches played in the response to #UTR2 . BLM probably had the most vocal contingent in Lafayette, and marched tirelessly all afternoon. https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DkcM-l2WsAA5BR8.jpg">https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DkcM-mDX4AAw8eE.jpg">https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DkcM-mBXcAAb3aX.jpg
by Alejandro Alvarez via twitter 8/13/2018 12:48:35 AM -
DC chief Newsham gives briefing with @MayorBowser after Unite the Right rally. nbc4dc.com/i6Nx8rs https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DkcNkhuW4AEJQLY.jpg
by Darcy Spencer via twitter 8/13/2018 12:50:46 AM -
I followed them around yesterday all day, and they walked down MLK in anacostia handing out fliers, also in a coupl… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…by Tanvi Misra via twitter retweeted by aletweetsnews 8/13/2018 12:53:59 AM