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National Guard activated for D.C. protests, with more restraints than in June, officials say
By Julie Zauzmer, Marissa J. Lang and Dan Lamothe
The District has mobilized the National Guard and will have every city police officer on duty Tuesday and Wednesday to handle protests of the November presidential election. Mayor Muriel E. Bowser said the protests may include people looking to instigate violence.
Bowser (D) has asked D.C. residents to stay away from downtown Washington on both days while members of far-right groups, including the Proud Boys, mass to falsely claim Trump was reelected.
Trump — who lost both the popular and electoral college vote to President-elect Joe Biden — has continued to dispute the results, without evidence, and is encouraging his supporters to attend the rallies.
Source: WP
