Key facts
- Masked members of the white supremacist group Patriot Front marched through Washington D.C. on July 4th.
- The group carried banners, including the Confederate flag, and chanted slogans.
- The demonstration occurred during a Trump administration event and the 'Salute to America' celebration.
- The Metropolitan Police Department stated it was tracking First Amendment activities.
- Patriot Front was founded in 2017 by Thomas Rousseau.
Masked members of the neo-fascist, white supremacist organization Patriot Front marched through Washington D.C. on July 4th, carrying banners that included the Confederate flag, as part of the nation's 250th anniversary celebrations. The group, reportedly led by founder Thomas Rousseau, gathered in front of Union Station before marching towards Capitol Hill, chanting slogans such as 'Life, liberty, victory!' and 'Reclaim America!'.