White nationalists march in Washington, DC, area during July 4 festivities

Members of the white nationalist group Patriot Front marched in the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area on July 4th. Videos showed rows of men, many with obscured faces, wearing matching attire and carrying US and Confederate flags. The demonstrations occurred in locations such as New Carrollton, Maryland, and in front of the U.S. Capitol. The group's Telegram channel indicated an expectation of over 400 participants, with some chanting "Reclaim America." The Patriot Front's website called for people of "European race" to assert their "right to cultural independence." This event coincided with the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence.

On the Fourth of July, hundreds of masked members of the white supremacist organization Patriot Front marched through Washington D.C. The group, reportedly led by founder Thomas Rousseau, carried banners including the Confederate flag and chanted slogans like "Reclaim America!" They gathered near Union Station before marching towards Capitol Hill. The demonstration attracted some counter-protesters. The Metropolitan Police Department stated they were tracking the First Amendment activities and committed to public safety. Patriot Front, founded in 2017, is known for its media production and mobilization efforts. This march occurred as former President Trump delivered a speech condemning a "communist menace."