Sampling of signs here. People are angry. They interrupted speakers to call for a revolution and denounce Trump and GOP members of Congress. It’s one of hundreds of
#RejectTheCoverup
protests around the country tonight — but this one is on Congress’s doorstep.
NOW: Chants of “out now” and “November is too late” as hundreds gather outside the US Capitol to express their rage and dismay at the Senate’s vote to acquit President Trump, following his impeachment. Some are holding signs that say, “Thank you Sen. Romney!”
#ImpeachmentDay
Rep.
@AyannaPressley
here at the
#RejectTheCoverup
protest in
#DC
quotes Maya Angelou’s famous saying, “when someone shows you who they are, believe them” as the crowd shouts out who they believe President Trump to be: “a fascist!” “a sociopath!” “a traitor to this country!”
The
#RejectTheCoverup
rally is over here in
#DC
. But demonstrators are still going: dancing and drumming and railing against the president and the Senate’s vote to acquit. Capitol Police are also here, watching from a distance.