Hundreds of police officers started gathering at the Capitol Saturday morning where eight-foot-high security fencing has been erected
100 National Guard troops are on standby and additional checks are being carried out at nearby airports
Capitol Police Chief Tom Manger said Friday they had intelligence of online ‘chatter’ that is similar to that seen in the run-up to January 6
Manger said it was ‘tough to say’ whether threats are credible but said ‘we’re not going to tolerate violence’
Republicans have sought to distance themselves from the event with even staunch Donald Trump allies Marjorie Taylor Greene and Madison Cawthorn not expected to attend
The rally, starting at 12pm, is being held in support of the January 6 rioters jailed for their roles in the riot
