Dozens demonstrating against military parade arrested outside US Capitol

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Dozens demonstrating against military parade arrested outside US Capitol

CBS News
June 13, 2025, 11:56 PM

Roughly 60 people who were protesting President Trump’s Army anniversary parade and his deployment of National Guard troops in Los Angeles were arrested outside the U.S. Capitol Friday, authorities said.

The situation unfolded with approximately 75 people protesting at the Supreme Court Friday evening, Capitol Police said in a statement. A short time later, 60 of those left the Supreme Court and made their way to the U.S. Capitol, where police started to establish a perimeter, authorities said.

Capitol Police said the protesters then “crossed” a police line “while running” toward the building.

“A few people pushed the bike rack down and illegally crossed the police line while running towards the Rotunda Steps,” Capitol Police said. “Our officers immediately blocked the group and began making arrests.”

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[Walleye]

1. The police often lie, even when they don't have to. Much like Trump. Their lies make sense at least.

[slightlv]

3. This sounds like maga

Trying to get in to worship their lord and savior. That's not routine for us... it does sound just like maga on Jan 6. Watch for the amtifa accusations once again.

[Walleye]

11. So I guess George Soros is going to be sending me money

[happy feet]

9. Yup

Not our mode of operation to provoke police-I smell a rat

[littlemissmartypants]

2. Vets Against Fascism ...

My vet daddy and my vet father are both rolling in their graves. I miss them. But I'm glad they didn't live to see this mess we're in.

Thank you, Veterans! ❤️

[slightlv]

4. I have made that same statement

So many times since the golden escalator... it leaves me missing my dad more and more each time. I'm going to protest tomorrow because he fought nazis in WWII, and he was so proud when I enlisted at 18. I want him to know the family tradition carries on. And as I experience the loss of the world he fought to save, I am so proud of what he did and stood for.

[Evolve Dammit]

5. Well said

[JT45242]

6. Hmmm....Jan 6 ok, but not this...wonder what the difference is

This is sickening.

[liberalgunwilltravel]

7. As far as the Capitol Police go

The difference was about 30,000 people. And the 60 or so probably were armed with guns, flag poles, or battering rams. But I understand your point. However, sometimes good trouble is necessary.

[LaRaven]

8. I applaud their courage.

Veterans For Peace said in an Instagram post Friday night that “approximately 60 veterans and military family members staged a sit-in on the steps of the U.S. Capitol to demand the military get off our city streets from LA to DC, and taxpayer money be directed towards real investments in housing, health care, and food — not political stunts or militarism.”

“President Trump threatened Americans coming to exercise their first amendment rights would be met with ‘great force,'” Michael  T.  McPhearson, director of Veterans For Peace, said in the post. “We are the actual people who put uniforms on because we believe in the freedoms this country is supposed to be about and we will not be intimidated into silence.”

[Magoo48]

10. Big respect out to all who participated.

[dlilafae]

12. Re: Sen. Padilla (& others) How long will they continue to

trample over us, before someone stops them? This must end - NOW!