Misguided protesters in Washington DC create panic by dressing up as KKK

| 5:01 pm EST January 18, 2017
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We’ve managed to get to the bottom of it, and the good news is that the Ku Klux Klan has not in fact taken over McPherson Square in Washington DC. The bad news is that the misguided protesters who dressed themselves in full authentic looking KKK attire have led numerous locals to believe that they are the KKK, and that their city was being taken over by hooded white supremacists.

Here’s an example of the kind of photos being posted to social media from local observers in Washington DC who honestly believed they were looking at a KKK rally:


photo: Victor Santos | Twitter

But those who were brave enough to get up close enough to the apparent KKK rally learned that it was actually a group of protesters who were believably dressed as the KKK, wearing Donald Trump masks:


photo: Luke Rudkowski | Twitter

So now we have a definitive answer to that mystery.

Dear Palmer Report readers,

We all understand what a dark era we're heading into. Journalists will be prosecuted. Major media outlets are caving to Trump already. Even the internet itself and publishing platforms may be at risk. Advertising networks can't be counted on. But Palmer Report is nonetheless going to lead the fight, because someone has to.

In that regard we're looking to start funding our 2025 operating expenses now, so we can keep publishing no matter what happens or how dark things get. We've launched a reader supported fund, and we've already raised $785 and counting. I'm asking you to contribute if you can, because the stakes are just so high. You can contribute here. Thank you in advance.
Sincerely,
Bill Palmer
Palmer Report