Hundreds of Trump supporters rallied in Washington DC on the evening of January 5, 2021 ahead of the expected certification by the U.S. Congress of former Vice President Joe Biden's win in the November 2020 election. Trump and his supporters have made widely debunked claims, without credible evidence, that there was widespread fraud in the election. Some protesters turned violent at night, confronting police and clashing with counter-protesters near the White House. The main demonstration by pro-Trump demonstrators will take place later on January 6 and the president has said he will join them. (16 PHOTOS)
PHOTO PACKAGE: Washington Election Protests, January 5
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Supporters of U.S. President Donald Trump gather at a rally at Freedom Plaza during protests in Washington, U.S., January 5, 2021. (REUTERS/Jim Urquhart)
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People attend a rally at Freedom Plaza Tuesday, Jan. 5, 2021, in Washington, in support of President Donald Trump. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
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Washington Metro Police officers (right) separate supporters of U.S. President Donald Trump (left) and Black Live Matters activists (unseen) as they exchange insults and a few blows on Black Live Matters Plaza outside of the White House (back) in Washington, DC on January 5, 2021.
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Washington Metro Police officers separate supporters of US President Donald Trump (left) and Black Live Matters activists (unseen) as they exchange insults on Black Live Matters Plaza outside of the White House (back) in Washington, DC on January 5, 2021.
