Armed protesters have been reported in state capitols in Ohio, Michigan, Texas, Oregon.
2 dozen reported in Columbus, Ohio
twitter.com/VenturaReport/status/1350869092727717888
These guys look like armed miltia. They are calling themselves the Boogaloo Boys
Similar story in Michigan. Again group calling themselves Boogaloo Boys. But it is being reported they were only there for about half an hour.
In Oregon 7 appear to have turned up.
The Independent describes them as
The “Boogaloo Boys” are a loosely termed group of right-wing extremists who either expect or want to incite the “boogaloo,” a second American civil war. Many espouse openly white supremacist and neo-Nazi views. They are all staunchly pro-gun, and most of them are loyal supporters of Donald Trump.
It sounds like they are using this as an opportunity to try and recruit new members more than to cause trouble today (in part because they appear to be vastly outnumbered by security forces).
It sounds like there are some 6000 - 15000 people who share these views.
More:
theintercept.com/2021/01/12/boogaloo-telegram-violence-recruit/?utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=theintercept&utm_source=twitter
On Telegram, the Paramilitary Far Right Looks to Radicalize New Recruits Ahead of Inauguration Day
The boogaloo movement’s most extreme white supremacist element is ratcheting up calls for civil war.