#scanner giving crowd estimation at 100k, and hard to move through

#ground Cops are using their golf carts to move through the crowd: https://www.deere.com/en/gator-utility-vehicles/military-gators/

#scanner Reports of multiple medical issues including fainting, diabetic complications and more but emergency can't get to the patients. If you are on the ground and can help make paths for EMTs and first responders please do.

#Signalboost: -Penn Ave & 7th st appears to be a cop/nat'l guard staging point
-Suspicious package being investigated at Unit Block of 2nd St NE, avoid this area until further notice

⭐️ SAFETY REMINDER ⭐️
If you’re planning to be out and about today, avoid belligerent bad actors:
-walk with a buddy
-don’t let comrades walk alone
-always have at least 2 exit routes in mind

We keep each other safe!

#Stream Proud boys with orange hats marching in front of the Capitol. Despite calls of "storm the capitol", no backlash from authorities and the group seems relatively quiet, even if they are actively spreading COVID.

#scanner EMS continues to struggle to reach medical emergencies in crowd around Ellipse. If you are there, please help make a path.

#OTG There are medics who are willing to help *anyone* who is sick or injured in the crowd. Do not let political differences get in the way of people providing medical support. Help them if you are able. EMS is struggling to help the people who need it. Humanity is more important than politics, remember that. #forward

#scanner President still speaking, but some members of crowd are marching east from Ellipse area.

#Signalboost- Motorcade moving east on U

#OTG Random bag checks are being performed by MPD and unmarked other LEO. Specifically looking for sharp objects or changes of clothes.

🌟✨ Special reminder! Look out for your comrades, write the NLG number on your arm 202-888-1731 spread the channels around to anyone on the ground! ✨⭐️

#stream MAGA broke barricade, crossing the capitol building lawn.

#signalboost:
-Police lines have been breached by MAGA at the Capitol, but not inside building. Mace just deployed
-Do not take Constitution Ave, ~1,000 Proud Boys marching down

#scanner MAGA protestors continuing to gather at the Capitol

REMINDER- You can message @RUSTContactBot to give anonymous tips and pointers. Please send visual proof if and whenever possible.

#stream scuffle between MAGA and Capitol police on the steps of the Capitol bldg, injuries and pepper bullets reported.