Trump Supporters Gather In Peace At Kansas Statehouse

Overland Park KS

06 January, 2021

4:41 PM

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By Noah Taborda, the Kansas Reflector January 6, 2021 Trump supporters on the first floor of the Capitol in opposition to the election certification listen to a speech from Sean McCoy (center left, red hat). (Noah Taborda/Kansas Reflector) TOPEKA — A group of about 25 supporters of President Donald Trump gathered Wednesday afternoon in the Statehouse in a peaceful demonstration as violence erupted at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C. Participants in the gathering say they don't want to be held captive to a fraudulent election system, repeating baseless claims perpetuated by the president about a rigged election. They also expressed skepticism about the severity of COVID-19, with few wearing a mask. They mostly milled around the first floor rotunda as a single speaker addressed the crowd. There did not appear to be Capitol Police in the area. Check back for updates as this story develops. The Kansas Reflector seeks to increase people's awareness of how decisions made by elected representatives and other public servants affect our day-to-day lives. We hope to empower and inspire greater participation in democracy throughout Kansas.