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21 Frb 2021
Anthony M. Ornato
Assistant Director
Secret Service Office of Training
He recently was detailed to the White House and served as an Assistant to the President and Deputy Chief of Staff for Operations.
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Anthony M. Ornato
Assistant Director
Secret Service Office of Training
He recently was detailed to the White House and served as an Assistant to the President and Deputy Chief of Staff for Operations.
web.archive.org/web/2021022123…
He was responsible for managing the overall administrative, tech, security & military support structure for the President, as well as day-to-day management of the WH Complex, the Executive Office of the President, Presidential facilities & the President’s schedule & travel ops
He had authority over the budget, HR, IT systems, and facilities management of the Executive Office of the President; Air Force One; Marine One; Camp David; the White House Communications Agency; Presidential Continuity Policy, Plans and Requirements.
IN THIS THREAD: Since the January 6th riot is treated so seriously, we should refresh our memories about the January 2017 riot against Donald Trump's inauguration, as well as June 2020's George Floyd situation that went down in DC. 
To begin, here's Obama's people the day he had to give a speech acknowledging Trump won in November 2016. They look like happy campers! time.com/4566547/white-…
In the aftermath of 2016, at the 2017 Electoral College certification, Democrats REPEATEDLY protested on the grounds of "RUSSIA RUSSIA RUSSIA." cnn.com/2017/01/06/pol…
But back then, the media treated the obstruction as TRENDY and COOL!
But back then, the media treated the obstruction as TRENDY and COOL!
#Trump supporters are attempting a forceful overthrow at #CapitalHill. They're standing on government vehicles, the capital's been breached, armed stand-offs, broken windows... These are #MAGA and far-right extremist/jate groups, & Trump refuses 2 tell them 2 stand back.
#DCRiot
#DCRiot
Armed #standoff in the #capital and at the door of the #House doors right now.
6 pm #curfew in place.
#MAGA #MAGAIsCancelled #TrumpRally #DCRiot #rightwing #FuckTrump #TrumpIsACompleteFailure #TrumpsFault #TrumpsAmerica #Senate #Coup #DCCoup #live
6 pm #curfew in place.
#MAGA #MAGAIsCancelled #TrumpRally #DCRiot #rightwing #FuckTrump #TrumpIsACompleteFailure #TrumpsFault #TrumpsAmerica #Senate #Coup #DCCoup #live
I’m in downtown #DC. The streets around the White House are full of people w/ Trump flags, Texas flags, “come and take” my guns flags, thin blue line flags & more. Chants of “four more years” echo from Freedom Plaza. A man on a bike rode past shouting, “No more Nazis!” #dcprotest
Outside SCOTUS, a large crowd of Trump supporters have arrived, surrounding local antifascist protesters on three sides with flags. The police are standing in between as Trump supporters chant “fuck Antifa” and the black-clad counterprotesters shout: “You lost!” #dcprotests
Frendship Heights resident & #DC protester Justin, 37, in the “Officer Pudge” outfit, says he was marching with the MAGA crowd to mock them — but no one really got it. He started a chant: “Only count Trump votes” and waved his sign to cheers. “It’s crazy,” he told me. #dcprotests
Out in front of the Supreme Court, where protesters are gathering to oppose the nomination of Judge Amy Coney Barrett, who will face the first day of confirmation hearings today in the Senate. Many are in plastic coveralls, masks and gloves — a nod to the still-raging pandemic.
It’s a small crowd, about 50 people now, as they begin to chant: “No covid test, no hearing!” #DCProtests #SCOTUS
As the group heads toward the Hart Senate Office Building, they pressed through a crowd of anti-abortion demonstrators out here to support Barrett. Chants of “no confirmation until inauguration” mingled with chants of “hey hey, ho ho, Roe v. Wade has got to go!” #SCOTUS
Protesters are now blocking media from filming their demonstration, shining lights into a reporter’s face, blocking shots with fans umbrellas and following like “minders” #dcprotest
“We have our press we know and trust,” this young woman says
After stepping away from the BLM march and being followed to a bus stop — which temporarily caused the entire demo to pause on Connecticut Ave — I’m sitting here with five young protesters performing their duty as media minders. #marypoppins #sitzkrieg #Dcprotests
Damn, White House blockoff is big tonight. This is at 17 and K. Follow here or @abeaujon and @EvyMages for more updates of tonight’s actions
Police currently blocking off protesters in front of Lafayette Square. They briefly pushed them back
On the other side near Black Lives Matter Plaza. Doesn’t seem to be a kettling situation. Unclear why police are blocking protesters from accessing an open street
Several hundred people march through DC’s Columbia Heights to protest the police shooting of Jacob Blake in Kenosha, Wisc. #dcprotest
Speakers are also leading chants against gentrification. They have stopped outside restaurants to address people dining at tables outside, reciting — in call and response with the crowd of protesters — what’s known of Sunday’s shooting by Kenosha police
Protesters confront diners, demanding a show of support and accusing them of “White privilege.” The diners, who tried to say they had been marching in previous demonstrations and worked for causes on behalf of Black people, declined to comment afterward about the confrontation
Let me speak on what happened in Georgetown tonight. #DCprotest #georgetownkaren
Tonight @concernedofdc led a siren/noise pollution protest where we blocked off streets in Georgetown. The police presence was heavy. As we blocked off streets we demanded that people turn around. This was a minor inconvenience for this affluent white neighborhood.
As we blocked streets, certain drivers got annoyed and attempted to maneuver their way around us. This particular white woman tried to cut through a gas station. Me and a couple other protestors stood in front of her car and demanded she turn around. Instead she steps on the gas.
Protestors just took down the only confederate statue in DC, of Albert Pike. History on Juneteenth. #DCProtest #BlackLivesMatter
I’m back out tonight covering the #GeorgeFloydProtests in DC tonight with @ellievhall. A huge group of protesters are marching peacefully toward the Capitol as we head toward the White House.
The crowd is as far as I can see down Pennsylvania #DCProtests
National Guard outside the archives, plus lots of SORT (Special Operations Response Team) officers near DOJ. Almost every business downtown is boarded up.
As protesters made their way into Chinatown, military helicopters were positioned just above rooftops, sending gusts of dust into the air. A part of a tree fell, nearly hitting passerbys. The crowds dispersed down side streets. Some storefronts were shattered. #DCProtest.
About 10 minutes later, here it goes again.
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Kettling is back.
J20 all over again.
Police trapped protesters en masse, and are now conducting arrests:
Tonight, it was extremely disheartening to watch with my own eyes as Black activist leaders and other leaders of color repeatedly urged calm and respect on the frontlines while some white protestors entirely disregarded them and instigated unnecessary confrontations.
#DCprotest
#DCprotest
It was truly absurd. Black leaders worked hard to keep everyone engaging respectfully, and some white people would throw objects and put everyone at risk by ignoring the pleas of Black activists and getting confrontational with cops. Clownish behavior.
Oh, this is absolutely true. Not only did they instigate confrontations, but they didn't even stay there as a buffer between law enforcement and Black protestors. They would run off. Their behavior was self-serving.
Hello. Here at Pennsylvania and 7th NW where protesters are walking toaards Capitol Hill. Here on the scene with @addysbaird #GeorgeFloydprotests #dcprotest
Things escalated a bit earlier today near the White House. Protester detained while others look on. “She’s not resisting, let her go.” #GeorgeFloydProtests #DCProtest
Window broken at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Foundation and Institute building. Protesters wrote “fuck Reagan” and “black lives matter” on the building. Thick black smoke rising nearby.
Found the fire: Vehicle on fire at the corner of 16th and I St. Police have blocked off the street. Protesters are running back toward the park, saying “they’re boxing us in!” Firefighters just arrived.
Getting more violent over here. Protesters are stealing dumpsters to set on fire and slinging bricks at the cops. Police used tear gas to clear protesters from the Reagan bldg. All of the I & 16th St intersection is blocked by police w/ riot shields, and they’re pushing forward.
I’m outside the White House with @kadiagoba, covering tonight’s protests in Washington, DC for @BuzzFeedNews:
#DCprotest #GeorgeFloydProtests
#DCprotest #GeorgeFloydProtests
Police / Secret Service have closed off Lafayette Square Park (park in front of White House) and 16th street (which leads to it). Huge law enforcement presence:
A few minutes ago, protesters tore down one of the fences around Lafayette Square Park and tear gas was deployed.
Police have moved up closer to the protesters now. #dcprotests #georgefloydprotests
Police have moved up closer to the protesters now. #dcprotests #georgefloydprotests
I believe this was a setup! Those bricks are up the street from some very expensive shops in Downtown Dallas!
WATCH!! 👇🏾👇🏾👇🏾
#Dallas #DallasProtest @wfaa #AtlantaRiot #chicagoprotest #dcprotest #BlackLivesMatters
WATCH!! 👇🏾👇🏾👇🏾
#Dallas #DallasProtest @wfaa #AtlantaRiot #chicagoprotest #dcprotest #BlackLivesMatters
BREAKING: Fox News reporter Leland Vittett and his crew, attacked by protesters while reporting in front of the #Whitehouse.
#dcprotest #GeorgeFloydprotest
#dcprotest #GeorgeFloydprotest
Washington DC. Riot cops are protecting the Trump White House. #dcprotest
A reporter just got chased out of #dcprotest. Demonstrators saying he was Fox News. I didn’t recognize him.
Cop just hit him in the face with a shield at #dcprotest. Bloodied up.
