A group of masked individuals marched across Capitol Hill in Washington D.C. on July 4, 2026, carrying a mix of Confederate and American flags, some of which were displayed upside down. The group was reported to chant phrases associated with the white supremacist organization Patriot Front, including 'Reclaim America.' Video footage captured near Union Station showed participants calling for the removal of immigrants. Some members were seen with flags displaying the Patriot Front logo, which the Anti-Defamation League identifies as a white supremacist group. Additional videos on social media indicated the group also marched near the Eastern Market Metro station. A Getty Images photographer documented individuals in masks and Patriot Front attire riding the Metro.
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Group of Masked Individuals March with Confederate Flags in Washington D.C.
On July 4, 2026, a group of masked individuals marched in Washington D.C. carrying Confederate and American flags, chanting phrases linked to the white supremacist group Patriot Front. The group was seen near Union Station and the Eastern Market Metro station, with some members displaying the group's logo.
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