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Fake blood, bullhorns among banned items at Capitol at inauguration

Some of the prohibited items on an extensive list released by the U.S. Capitol Police have been fixtures at anti-Israel protests.

U.S. Capitol Building in Washington, D.C.
A view of the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C. Photo by Arie Leib Abrams/Flash90.

The U.S. Capitol Police released an extensive list of items that are banned on Capitol grounds on Jan. 20 during the inauguration of President-elect Donald Trump.

Among the materials are “chemicals, to include spillable batteries, paint, artificial blood, etc.,” “noisemakers, such as air horns, whistles, drums, bullhorns and other noise amplification devices” and “signs, placards or banners.”

Fake blood, and some of the other items, have been mainstays at anti-Israel protests.

Many kinds of weapons and potential weapons are also prohibited.

“Every four years, the District is proud to support the peaceful transition of power,” stated Muriel Bowser, the mayor of the District of Columbia. “We take pride in this responsibility, and we’re grateful to our federal partners, local agencies and community members who work together to ensure a safe and secure event.”

Dr. Phil, who moderated the event, told JNS that faith is a “foundation” and “moral compass” in difficult times.
“Perhaps he will stop his relentless incitement, hatred and blood libels against the State of Israel,” the Israeli consul general in New York stated.
The Jewish state lowered its flags to half-staff at 6:29 a.m. to launch commemorations honoring fallen soldiers and victims of the 2023 assault.
The policy goes “far beyond the boundaries of legitimate political debate,” the Foreign Ministry in Jerusalem said.