Key takeaways:
- The US Capitol Police released an intelligence memo stating that there is “no indication of large-scale organized protests and/or violence”.
- The FBI and Department of Homeland Security are continuing to monitor the situation, as there is still a potential for violence.
- The New York Young Republican Club said that they will continue to hold rallies and protests in a peaceful and respectful manner.
Federal officials are monitoring an uptick in violent rhetoric online, including calls for “civil war”, since former President Donald Trump asked his supporters to “protest” his impending arrest. The US Capitol Police released an intelligence memo on Sunday stating that there is “no indication of large-scale organized protests and/or violence” like what was observed in the lead-up to January 6.
On Monday, the New York Young Republican Club held a pro-Trump rally outside the Manhattan district attorney’s office. The rally was sparsely attended, with only a handful of Trump supporters showing up. The club’s executive secretary, Vish Burra, commented that “there’s more cameras here than people”.
The club leadership said that they were pleased with the low turnout, as it showed that the rally was not a threat to public safety. They also noted that the rally was peaceful and that the attendees were respectful of the law.
The FBI and Department of Homeland Security are continuing to monitor the situation, as there is still a potential for violence. They are also keeping an eye on Trump’s influence with moderate supporters, as well as the rhetoric of far-right groups.
The New York Young Republican Club said that they will continue to hold rallies and protests in a peaceful and respectful manner. They also said that they will continue to monitor the situation and take any necessary steps to ensure the safety of their members and the public.
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