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mahatmakanejeeves

(60,969 posts)
Wed Jan 3, 2024, 11:14 AM Jan 2024

On December 28, 2020, the Hotel Harrington announced that it would be closed during planned Jan. Pro-Trump demonstration

Hotel Harrington announces it will be closed during planned Jan. Pro-Trump demonstration

by Samantha Mitchell Monday, December 28th 2020

WASHINGTON (ABC7) -- Hotel Harrington announced that its hotel will be closed on the dates of a planned Pro-Trump demonstration in January. ... The hotel says it will be closed on January 4, 5, and 6 "for the safety of visitors and employees." ... It adds that refunds will be made available for any pre-paid reservations. ... Harry's has served as a gathering spot for President Trump's base.

Several stabbings happened in the area of Harry's Restaurant on the evening of Dec. 12 after mostly-peaceful pro-Trump rallies throughout the day. Officials say the clash was between Trump supporters and Anti-Trump protestors.

The group behind both the 'Million MAGA March' and a pro-President Donald Trump demonstration earlier this month plans to hold another event on January 6, the day President Trump claimed there would be "wild" protests in D.C.

The National Parks Service confirmed to ABC7 the group Women for America First originally submitted an application to hold an event on Jan. 23, the weekend after the inauguration. However, NPS said the group recently amended their application to move the rally to Jan. 5 through 7. The demonstration itself is slated for Jan. 6. on Freedom Plaza.

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Read more: https://wjla.com/news/local/hotel-harrington-announces-be-closed-ahead-planned-january-pro-trump-demonstration

The story was eight hours old when I posted it.

WJLA is owned by Sinclair Broadcasting.

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Hat tip, Will Sommer. He was tweeting about this last night.

DC's Hotel Harrington, a popular spot for Proud Boys, says it'll be closed on January 6.

https://democraticunderground.com/10444631

I do not know how this affects the hotel's and bar's workers. Someone might be passing the hat for them.

DC's Hotel Harrington, a popular spot for Proud Boys, says it'll be closed on Jan 6 -- the same day as a last-ditch MAGA rally to stop Congress from counting electoral votes. Angry Trump supporters who lost room reservations are fuming on The Donald.

Harry's, the Harrington hotel bar that's become a hub for Proud Boys and other MAGA types and been fined by violating Covid restrictions, has also said they'll be closed Jan. 6.






In the next few days, there were tweets right and left.

Sun Jan 3, 2021: At least one January 6 pro-Trump rally is to be held on the Ellipse.

https://www.democraticunderground.com/?com=archives&date=2020x12x29

Tue Dec 29, 2020: Hotel Harrington announces it will be closed during planned Jan. Pro-Trump demonstration

Mon Dec 28, 2020: DC's Hotel Harrington, a popular spot for Proud Boys, says it'll be closed on January 6.

Mon Dec 28, 2020: DC's Hotel Harrington says it'll be closed on Jan 6
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On December 28, 2020, the Hotel Harrington announced that it would be closed during planned Jan. Pro-Trump demonstration (Original Post) mahatmakanejeeves Jan 2024 OP
I guess the FBI had a field day on those responses with their emails in the comments. flying_wahini Jan 2024 #1
Peaceful stabbings IronLionZion Jan 2024 #2

flying_wahini

(8,013 posts)
1. I guess the FBI had a field day on those responses with their emails in the comments.
Wed Jan 3, 2024, 11:20 AM
Jan 2024

I will say this.

The Proud Boys and their ilk are really dumb people.

IronLionZion

(46,977 posts)
2. Peaceful stabbings
Wed Jan 3, 2024, 12:09 PM
Jan 2024

I avoid these idiots but some liberals want to engage in fighting them on the streets. These boys always have weapons, armor, and are looking to brawl with someone.

It's nice for some tourists and students to have a cheap place to stay in DC. But we will not miss the Proud Boys who stay there and terrorize our city. Hotel Harrington is closed for good.

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