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U.S. Capitol Police cite threats amid planned pro-Trump rally

FILE PHOTO: Workers install razor wire atop the unscalable fence
FILE PHOTO: Workers install razor wire atop the unscalable fence surrounding the U.S. Capitol in Washington

WASHINGTON (Reuters) – There have been threats tied to Saturday’s planned pro-Trump rally to support those charged in the deadly Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol, U.S. Capitol Police Chief Thomas Manger said but offered no specific details.

Manger, speaking to reporters at a news conference on Friday ahead of the gathering in Washington, said officials were hoping for a peaceful event but were prepared in case violence erupts.

(Reporting by Jan Wolfe; writing by Susan Heavey)