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Watch: Trump Supporters and Counter-Protesters Engage in Violent Clashes Near White House

23:05 GMT 12.12.2020 (Updated: 13:09 GMT 06.08.2022)

© REUTERS / LEAH MILLISPolice officers separate members of the far-right group Proud Boys from counter protesters during a march in response to various pro-Trump rallies held throughout D.C., in Washington, U.S., December 12, 2020.

Police officers separate members of the far-right group Proud Boys from counter protesters during a march in response to various pro-Trump rallies held throughout D.C., in Washington, U.S., December 12, 2020. - Sputnik International

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Police have been trying to prevent the situation from escalating by cordoning off the anti-Trump protesters and not allowing anyone, even reporters, to the scene of the rally.

Clashes have occurred between MAGA supporters and anti-Trump protesters at Black Lives Matter Plaza, not far from the White House.

Citizens reportedly used smoke bombs, tear gas and projectiles against each other, as DC police were stuck between them trying to restore order.

DC police trying to restore order during clash between MAGA supporters and anti-Trump protesters https://t.co/utJsVjXZIO pic.twitter.com/GryliOP9jg
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Footage of violent clashes that took place on Saturday afternoon between Trump supporters and counter-protesters at BLM Plaza in Washington, DC https://t.co/p3vO4GwlQz pic.twitter.com/KUnopafQNy
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The duelling rallies are taking place as a US District Judge has rejected the latest lawsuit filed by President Trump that sought to overturn the election results in Michigan. So far, Democrat Joe Biden is projected to become the next US president, though Donald Trump and his supporters insist the election was "rigged".