Capitol Police aware of 'possible plot' by militia group to enter Capitol
By Chris Mills Rodrigo - 03/03/21 11:10 AM EST Authorities are aware of online chatter about “an identified militia group†potentially planning to enter the Capitol on Thursday.
The United States Capitol Police Department (USCP) said in a statement Wednesday that it has “obtained intelligence that shows a possible plot to breach the Capitol.â€
“We have already made significant security upgrades to include establishing a physical structure and increasing manpower to ensure the protection of Congress, the public and our police officers,†it added.
March 4 has been circled on law enforcement’s calendars for months because some QAnon adherents believe former President Trump will be re-inaugurated that day. That was the date for presidential swearing-ins until 1993.
USCP had previously said that there was little indication that any groups were planning on traveling to Washington D.C. to protest or engage in any violence.
Far-right extremism researchers have also noted that the March 4 date has lost significance and that there appears to be little if any planning for a physical presence.
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