A massive pro-Trump protest was expected. The Humvees waited, and rolled away at 5 sharp.
Kay NolanJan 18, 2021, 06:48 IST
Ronald Faust, a supporter of President Trump, standing by the Capitol building in Madison, Wisconsin.Kay Nolan for Insider
In the aftermath of a mob violently storming the Capitol, US cities were on high alert on Sunday ahead of the Jan. 20 inauguration.
A heavy security presence awaited protesters in cities like Madison, which saw huge pro-Trump protests in 2020.
Here s what the day was like in Madison.
MADISON, Wis. In
Wisconsin, where freezing temperatures or clouds have never deterred noisy political protests, and where rallies that have attracted thousands of people have been occurring with increasing frequency, Sunday s expected pro-Trump rally was all but a no-show.
Kay Nolan for Insider
In the aftermath of a mob violently storming the Capitol, US cities were on high alert on Sunday ahead of the Jan. 20 inauguration.
A heavy security presence awaited protesters in cities like Madison, which saw huge pro-Trump protests in 2020.
Here s what the day was like in Madison.
MADISON, Wis. In Wisconsin, where freezing temperatures or clouds have never deterred noisy political protests, and where rallies that have attracted thousands of people have been occurring with increasing frequency, Sunday s expected pro-Trump rally was all but a no-show.
Police vehicles and military Humvees were stationed all day at the entrances of the Capitol, a massive dome with four stately wings.