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By 2021, far-right groups like the [[Proud Boys]] had aligned themselves with Stop the Steal. This led to the rhetoric of Stop the Steal becoming more directed towards Jewish billionaire George Soros, accusing him of rigging the election. The people who came up with this are likely the same ones who accuse him of funding [[Antifa]]. | By 2021, far-right groups like the [[Proud Boys]] had aligned themselves with Stop the Steal. This led to the rhetoric of Stop the Steal becoming more directed towards Jewish billionaire George Soros, accusing him of rigging the election. The people who came up with this are likely the same ones who accuse him of funding [[Antifa]]. | ||
As Joe Biden's inauguration approached, the movement became more desperate to stop him. On January 6 2021, Donald Trump organised a "Save America" rally outside the US Capitol where the final vote on whether to certify the election was taking place. The rally was attended by Proud Boys, neo-confederates waving flags, the Alt-Right, QAnon, the [[Oath Keepers]] and other groups. Speakers included Donald Trump, who recited the page quote as well as telling his supporters to "fight like hell", and Rudy Giuliani, who called for a "trial by combat". | As Joe Biden's inauguration approached, the movement became more desperate to stop him. On January 6 2021, Donald Trump organised a "Save America" rally outside the US Capitol where the final vote on whether to certify the election was taking place. The rally was attended by Proud Boys, neo-confederates waving flags, the Alt-Right, QAnon, the [[Oath Keepers]], members of the [[Boogaloo Boys|Boogaloo movement]], and other groups. Speakers included Donald Trump, who recited the page quote as well as telling his supporters to "fight like hell", and Rudy Giuliani, who called for a "trial by combat". | ||
Shortly after Trump gave his speech, a group of the people attending broke off from the rally and [[2021 United States Capitol storming|stormed the Capitol]]. One Capitol police officer was killed, along with four participants. The Capitol was evacuated, delaying the vote until the next day when Biden's victory was confirmed. Many of the participants were subsequently arrested. Many members of the Stop the Steal movement later claimed that Antifa was responsible for the attack. | Shortly after Trump gave his speech, a group of the people attending broke off from the rally and [[2021 United States Capitol storming|stormed the Capitol]]. One Capitol police officer was killed, along with four participants. The Capitol was evacuated, delaying the vote until the next day when Biden's victory was confirmed. Many of the participants were subsequently arrested. Many members of the Stop the Steal movement later claimed that Antifa was responsible for the attack. |