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Police say they arrested the leader of right wing nationalists, the Proud Boys, on Monday.

The group is expected to converge on the U.

S Capitol this week as part of broader pro Trump protests.

Leader Henry Enrique Tardio was charged with destruction of property during an earlier protest, and a police statement said he was quote in possession of two high capacity firearm magazines at the time of his arrest.

Earlier, Tardio said on the social media App parlor that record numbers of members would protest the U.

S presidential election starting on Wednesday, when Congress is due to certify the election results.

Last week, President Donald Trump had tweeted the big protest rally in Washington.

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C will take place at 11 a.m. on January 6th stop.

The steal several rallies are planned, including one outside the Capitol building.

One person briefed on the president's plans said he will speak to his supporters near the White House On Monday.

City officials warned Trump supporters not to bring guns to the protests.

D C forbids open carry of weapons or possession of a handgun without a local license.