Donald Trump says he’ll ‘never let Second Amendment go unprotected’ after pro-gun rally ends peacefully
Felix Allen
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THOUSANDS of gun-rights activists from around the country rallied peacefully at the Virginia Capitol on Monday, protesting plans by the state’s Democratic leadership to pass gun-control legislation.
Following the huge protest, the President tweeted that he would "NEVER allow our great Second Amendment to go unprotected".
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Donald Trump tweeted to the American Public their Second Amendment would always be protected
: "In December, when this event was announced, those types of groups were very excited about this event - calling it the boogaloo and saying it was going to kick off the race war.
"But about 48 hours ago the tenor in those Telegram groups shifted considerably, and I think that's because of the seven arrests."
Last week, federal agents arrested seven men linked to a violent white supremacist group known as The Base in separate raids in Delaware, Georgia, Maryland and Wisconsin.
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At least three of the suspects were planning trouble at the Richmond rally, officials claimed.
White nationalist demonstrators use shields during the Unite The Right rally in Charlottesville, Virginia, in August 2017Credit: AP:Associated Press
Large crowds can be seen outside the Virginia State Capitol building
Security scans a woman attending the rally
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Crowds of hundreds gather outside building
American radio host, Alex Jones speaks from a van during the rally
A protester holds up an anti-Democrat sign amid the gun restrictions
A man poses in a National Rifle Association hat
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Protesters hold home made signs
Attendees at the rally clad in masks
Stephen Willeford, who confronted a mass shooter during the Sutherland Springs church shooting addresses the crowd
The controversial proposals have sparked a flurry of opinions
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Car smashes through crowds before fleeing in Charlottesville, Virginia
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