- 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