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Hundreds of Masked White Nationalists March in Washington on Fourth of July

Published July 5, 2026 at 3:43 PM UTC

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On July 4, 2026, hundreds of masked members of the white nationalist group Patriot Front marched through Washington, D.C., during the nation's 250th anniversary celebrations. The group, known for its extremist and anti-immigrant views, paraded near Union Station, Capitol Hill, and Eastern Market, waving Confederate and American flags while chanting slogans such as "Reclaim America." Videos on social media depicted their organized procession coinciding with the influx of visitors for the holiday festivities, including President Donald Trump's address on the National Mall and a subsequent fireworks show. The Metropolitan Police Department monitored the march as a lawful First Amendment assembly and reported no arrests, emphasizing their priority was maintaining public safety. The Southern Poverty Law Center and Anti-Defamation League have labeled Patriot Front a white supremacist organization. Internal documents leaked in June 2026 revealed the group had over 540 members across 49 states. Founded by Thomas Rousseau after the 2017 Charlottesville rally, Patriot Front has been growing through organized recruitment efforts, propaganda, and regimented public appearances.