Summary

An anti-Trump conservative summit in Washington, DC, was evacuated Sunday due to a “credible bomb threat” allegedly sent by an account claiming to represent Enrique Tarrio, former Proud Boys leader.

The threat, which named several high-profile attendees, remains unverified by police. Tarrio, who was arrested over the weekend, denied involvement and threatened legal action.

The event, an alternative to CPAC, featured prominent anti-Trump conservatives and ex-law enforcement officers who had clashed with Tarrio earlier.

DC tensions were heightened amid the CPAC gathering and related protests.

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    Should start doing that to their conventions, see how they like it.

    • Etterra@discuss.online
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      Well it’s a crime so if you wanna risk a trip to prison, good luck. I’ll be cheering for ya. From waaaaay over here though.

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        Fuck I can’t believe they did this to this convention if it was a crime. Do you think they knew that? If only they were super liberal smart they might have not done this if they knew the danger

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        Prepaid phone, buy with cash, hoodie, sunglasses, face mask, don’t walk like you normally do. Non-internet connected car. Don’t take phone with you.