Rival right-wing convoy groups protesting non-existent COVID-19 mandates have turned on each other in Washington, D.C., leaving pepper spray deployed and police called early Thursday morning on the National Mall. In recent days, right-wing YouTube live streamers “Freedom Squirrel” and “Defender of Ants” traveled into town to counter-protest the 1776 Restoration Movement, formerly the People's Convoy, over accusations that the latter and larger group has members among its ranks that are “pedo'[s].” It didn't take long for things to boil over. By 2 a.m. on Thursday morning, police were called after a member of the 1776 Restoration Movement, a self-appointed “security” officer, pepper-sprayed a rival in the face. “I am going to pepper spray you!” the member yelled.
Defender of Ants (who has been counter protesting #177RM) walked onto the lawn where they have their permit. The woman you see here is "Red Momma", the mother of AJ and Archer. The man yelling threats i s MagAmericans (security/streamer)#1776RestorationMovementpic.twitter.com/sqF2Hj4UdV
