In this daily series, Newsweek explores the steps that led to the January 6 Capitol Riot.
All during the day, a number of individuals who would later be arrested built the pieces of the Quick Reaction Force forming at the Comfort Inn Ballston hotel in Arlington, Virginia. Corinne Lee Montoni posted to her Parler account,"DC bound see ya there Revolutionists!" Mononi was later arrested for her role on January 6. and the website theDonald.
The Oath Keepers website was also clear, encouraging its members and affiliates to go to Washington. One article said:"It is CRITICAL that all patriots who can be in DC get to DC to stand tall in support of President Trump's fight to defeat the enemies foreign and domestic who are attempting a coup, through the massive vote fraud and related attacks on our Republic. We Oath Keepers are both honor-bound and eager to be there in strength to do our part.
At 7:40 p.m., someone wearing a gray hooded sweatshirt and a COVID mask was filmed carrying a bag on South Capitol Street. At 7:52 p.m., the individual was recorded sitting on a bench outside the Democratic National Committee. At 8:14 p.m., the same person was filmed in an alley near the Republican National Committee.The previous day,Chairman of the Board Enrique Tarrio was arrested by D.C. Police as he was entering the city from Virginia.
"Cops are the primary threat, don't get caught by them or BLM [Black Lives Matter], another post said."It is apparent now more than ever, that if you are a patriot, you will be targeted and they will come after you, funny thing is that they don't realize is, is we are coming for them."