Crowd gathered at SLC's Washington Square Park for a pro-Trump "Election Night Freedom and Liberty Rally" #utpol #election2020 
The event, happening in defiance of recent state guidelines on gatherings, is organized by a conglomerate of nine groups, including Pacific Islanders for
@BurgessOwens and Utah Latino Republicans
@BurgessOwens and Utah Latino Republicans
Around 90% of attendees, I would estimate, are sans masks #Election2020
Some motorists honk in support as they pass the rally, while others drop F bombs or reply with a shout of “Black Lives Matter!” #utpol
“It’s everybody’s right” not to wear a mask, this speaker said
Lady MAGA, a Utah-based Trump-supporting drag queen gets a warm welcome
These two are busy making the photo-op rounds
Meanwhile at the merch table
Este latinoamericano explica porqué apoya a Trump #votolatino #elecciones
At least one car supporting #BlackLivesMatter has joined the procession
On that note, why is the usual security presence around the #BlackLivesMatter mural not here tonight, @slcmayor?
Protest has moved to the City and County Bldg.’s western steps
“How many of you are LDS?” Lady MAGA asks the crowd before denouncing the LGBTQ+ crowd and offering a “shout-out” to those “alpha males” in the crowd open carrying
On the other side of the building, a verbal confrontation has erupted between Proud Boys and #BlackLivesMatter supporters
“We’ll meet you guys at the riot. We’re standing by this time,” an armed Proud Boy told one of the Black Lives Matter supporters #utpol
Still, this #BlackLivesMatter advocate remained unbothered
* pro-Trump firetruck has entered the chat *
The controversial fire engine made its first public appearance a couple of weeks back during the #VPdebate causing @slcfire to issue a statement clarifying it isn’t an official vehicle
As I was taking it in, a lady came up and handed me this flyer. “Evidence is showing that the ‘end game’ is mandatory [COVID-19] testing, contact tracing & vaccines with technology allowing law enforcement to determine who is and is not permitted to leave the house...” it says
It also points readers to YouTube clips offering tips on how to shop mask-free at places like Costco. “It’s time to stop asking the government for your God-given rights”
My fingers are starting to freeze, so that’s enough fun for the night. Thank you for the likes and RTs. Love what you saw? VOTE. Hate what you saw, VOTE. Oh, and remember to support independent media (I was the lone wolf for most of the night). @threadreaderapp: unroll 🗳
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