Thanks to Monique Z. for sending just after 1pm.
“Trump supporter crashes into D.C. Public School bus in front of police station. 6th and NY Ave. Right next to the police station. I went & got him some officers to help, he was in a rush to get his vehicle out. School bus was parked thankfully without any kids on it.”
At this time it’s not clear what music was playing. But, seriously, updates when more specifics are known.
A reader reports:
“Seems they are serious about anywhere a TV camera might capture that there be no Don’s Johns. Now at Reagan Building, 7th Street across from ArchivesMetro, etc. thick plastic replaced blue painters tape. Who is paying for this? AOC lamely said on Mall it was to comply with ban on advertising. Is there a ban on advertising on 7th Street NW?”
Update Melissa writes:
“I saw a comment on the latest Don John coverup thread claiming advertising of any kind is prohibited from the inauguration. Coincidentally, I was looking through old photos/reminiscing about Obama’s inauguration, and came across this photo from 2008. I can’t tell if it’s Don John’s logo, but the name was clearly permitted.”
Photo of barriers at National Gallery by PoPville flickr user Shamila Chaudhary
You can see road closure notices here and here.
Photo by PoPville flickr user nevermindtheend
Photo by PoPville flickr user nevermindtheend
Photo by Chris Valvardi
A reader writes:
“These signs are posted all the way down 7th Street…with the wrong date”
Another reader sends the shot below for a brief update on the Don’s Johns saga:
“Saw this on my walk to work this morning right near the Capitol building.”
Photo by PoPville flickr user Josh
Thanks to a reader for sending from the Washington Post:
“The U.S. Army general who heads the D.C. National Guard and is an integral part of overseeing the inauguration said Friday he has been ordered removed from command effective Jan. 20, 12:01 p.m., just as Donald Trump is sworn in as president.”
Read the full story here.
Statement from Councilmember Charles Allen:
“On Friday morning, we learned that Major General Errol R. Schwartz will be removed as head of the D.C. National Guard in the middle of Inauguration Day at 12:01 p.m. Major General Schwartz is responsible for the operational readiness of the D.C. National Guard and has spent months planning for Inauguration Day.
“I struggle to understand the benefit of removing a commanding officer while his troops are deployed throughout the District protecting the hundreds of thousands of residents and visitors. This serves only as a distraction to the men and women of the D.C. National Guard as they ramp up their preparations for the Inauguration,” said Councilmember Charles Allen.
In addition to their Inauguration Day deployment, the D.C. National Guard is also tasked to provide additional assistance, if necessary, for the Women’s March on Washington the following day which is anticipated to draw record crowds according to District officials. (more…)
Photo by PoPville flickr user m01229
I sh*t you not!! Sign of the times!!! A reader reports:
“Given the Trump camp’s newfound sensitivity around bathroom humor, workers are currently going around the National Mall taping over the company name on each porta-potty: “Don’s Johns.”
It’s making the rounds on Twitter”
Port-a-potties at US Capitol supplied by Don's Johns having word "Don's" ineffectively taped over with masking tape. #trump #laughingstock pic.twitter.com/yL0r9D69jf
— Michael (@mikeytheshow) January 13, 2017
All the port-a-johns at the Capitol are having the “Don” in Don’s Johns taped over. I guess to avoid confusion. pic.twitter.com/FD5Jqjw9HO
— Tim Krepp (@timkrepp) January 13, 2017
Photo by PoPville flickr user Reana Kovalcik
From an email:
“The ACLU of the District of Columbia partnered with Law 4 Black Lives DC and Black Lives Matter DC to create a guide to help protestors prepare for demonstrations around inauguration weekend. They are also recommending people download a mobile justice app to record any questionable conduct by law enforcement.
demonstratonsguide_forprinting2sided (PDF)
Timing feels right to remind folks of our Democracy Tree. It was planted in 2000.
21st and M Street, NW
I’m not much of a crier but I’m beginning to realize I may have taken this guy a bit for granted. I’m also becoming a bit of a crier. That Hank Williams knew what he was singing about.
3409 Connecticut Ave, NW
via Facebook
Well this oughta be something to see!!
From DCMJ (“fighting for equal rights for cannabis users, growers, and their families in the District of Columbia”):
“You are cordially invited to join DCMJ for the inaugural #Trump420 taking place on January 20, 2017 in Washington, DC!
We will gather on the west side of Dupont Circle at 8am for coffee & tea and parade down to the National Mall at 10am. Along the way we’ll hand out 4,200 joints of legally grown cannabis! At 4 minutes and 20 seconds into President Trump’s speech we’ll light up! (unless President Trump comes out now in support of full cannabis legalization in all 50 States and DC!) (more…)