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TexasTowelie

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Sat Jan 16, 2021, 03:47 PM Jan 2021

Small group of pro-Trump supporters gathered outside Texas Capitol

A group of about a dozen supporters of President Donald Trump — some with "Trump 2020" hats, others wearing military garments — gathered outside the Texas Capitol gates Saturday afternoon.

The agency closed the Capitol on Friday after Texas Department of Public Safety Director Col. Steve McCraw said the agency had become aware of "armed protests" planned at the Capitol over the weekend.

The closure begins Saturday and continues through Wednesday.

Some of the people outside the Capitol on Saturday wore protective vests and camouflage clothing. At least one man was seen carrying a rifle and another had a large knife and zip ties attached to his belt strap.

Read more: https://www.statesman.com/story/news/2021/01/16/austin-capitol-protest-updates/4182787001/


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Small group of pro-Trump supporters gathered outside Texas Capitol (Original Post) TexasTowelie Jan 2021 OP
This is the picture of Antifa they've been looking for. Arne Jan 2021 #1
Intelligent looking group there....hehe, idiots. Beachnutt Jan 2021 #2
What the heck is it with these Alliepoo Jan 2021 #3
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