“We had No Weapons. We Were Peaceful. They Started Shooting At Us.” Police Attacked Protesters With Pepper Spray, Tear Gas and Clubs.

Protesters spoke with the Epic Times this afternoon and claimed their innocence.  They said the police got very violent very quickly.

The President tweeted earlier:

"Please support our Capitol Police and Law Enforcement. They are truly on the side of our Country. Stay peaceful!"

“One woman shared that they were peaceful at the capital but then the police got violent: