Anti-vaccine rally in D.C. marked by claims of similarities to the Holocaust

Thousands descend on DC for anti-vaccine mandate rally Thousands of demonstrators protesting vaccine mandates descended onto Washington, D.C., on Sunday, mostly maskless, with some sporting far-right and pro-Trump memorabilia and others drawing Joseph Choi TheHill

Thousands of demonstrators protesting vaccine mandates descended onto Washington, D.C., on Sunday, mostly maskless, with some sporting far-right and pro-Trump memorabilia and others drawing comparisons between the vaccine and the Holocaust. ...

Rally organizers predicted that roughly 20,000 people would attend the event; however, The Washington Post reported that a seemingly smaller crowd of a few thousand had gathered by Sunday afternoon.

According to the Post, many of the attendees sported right-wing, pro-Trump apparel. Others were reportedly screaming at people to remove their masks.

On social media, signs and imagery could be seen decrying federal health officials and prominent public figures who have pushed vaccinations. In a video posted on Twitter, a bus could be seen with pictures of Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Director Rochelle Walensky, White House chief medical adviser Anthony Fauci and Microsoft founder Bill Gates plastered on the side with the word "WANTED" written above their faces.

Some signs appeared to call for violence against others, with one reading, "Shoot those who try to kidnap & vaccinate your child." Many signs referenced biblical passages and Christian figures in their protest of vaccinations. ...

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