Protests in support for President Donald Trump continue outside the Clark County Election Department attracting a large, vocal crowd claiming fraud in NevadaÕs count on Thursday, Nov. 5, 2020, in North Las Vegas. At center are individuals dressed as George Washington and Thomas Jefferson. L.E. Baskow/Las Vegas Review-Journal) @Left_Eye_Images
Protesters in support of President Donald Trump continue chanting outside the Clark County Election Department attracting a large, vocal crowd claiming fraud in NevadaÕs count on Thursday, Nov. 5, 2020, in North Las Vegas. L.E. Baskow/Las Vegas Review-Journal) @Left_Eye_Images
President Donald Trump supporters wave flags and chant Thursday, Nov. 5, 2020, outside the Clark County Election Department office in North Las Vegas. (L.E. Baskow/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
President Donald Trump supporters wave flags and chant Thursday, Nov. 5, 2020, outside the Clark County Election Department office in North Las Vegas. (L.E. Baskow/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
Protesters are seen outside the Clark County Election Building in North Las Vegas on Thursday, Nov. 5, 2020. (James Schaeffer/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
Protesters are seen outside the Clark County Election Building in North Las Vegas on Thursday, Nov. 5, 2020. (James Schaeffer/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
President Donald Trump supporters wave flags and chant Thursday, Nov. 5, 2020, outside the Clark County Election Department office in North Las Vegas. (L.E. Baskow/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
President Donald Trump supporters wave flags and chant Thursday, Nov. 5, 2020, outside the Clark County Election Department office in North Las Vegas. (L.E. Baskow/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
President Donald Trump supporters wave flags and chant Thursday, Nov. 5, 2020, outside the Clark County Election Department office in North Las Vegas. (L.E. Baskow/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
Activist Mike Coudrey addresses the Trump protest crowd Thursday, Nov. 5, 2020, outside the Clark County Election Department office in North Las Vegas. (L.E. Baskow/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
Protests continue on the hill outside the Clark County Election Department as a large, vocal crowd claiming fraud is expected in NevadaÕs count on Thursday, Nov. 5, 2020, in North Las Vegas. L.E. Baskow/Las Vegas Review-Journal) @Left_Eye_Images
Victoria Giampa and Mary Ann Harden wave President Donald Trump flags along W. Cheyenne Ave. as protests continue outside the Clark County Election Department attracting a large, vocal crowd claiming fraud in NevadaÕs count on Thursday, Nov. 5, 2020, in North Las Vegas. L.E. Baskow/Las Vegas Review-Journal) @Left_Eye_Images
A President Donald Trump hat on the ledge as protests continue outside the Clark County Election Department attracting a large, vocal crowd claiming fraud in NevadaÕs count on Thursday, Nov. 5, 2020, in North Las Vegas. L.E. Baskow/Las Vegas Review-Journal) @Left_Eye_Images
Victoria Giampa waves a President Donald Trump flag along W. Cheyenne Ave. as protests continue outside the Clark County Election Department attracting a large, vocal crowd claiming fraud in NevadaÕs count on Thursday, Nov. 5, 2020, in North Las Vegas. L.E. Baskow/Las Vegas Review-Journal) @Left_Eye_Images
Protesters line W. Cheyenne Ave. as they gather outside the Clark County Election Department attracting a large, vocal crowd claiming fraud in NevadaÕs count on Thursday, Nov. 5, 2020, in North Las Vegas. L.E. Baskow/Las Vegas Review-Journal) @Left_Eye_Images
Raul Latorre waves two flags as protests continue outside the Clark County Election Department attracting a large, vocal crowd claiming fraud in NevadaÕs count on Thursday, Nov. 5, 2020, in North Las Vegas. L.E. Baskow/Las Vegas Review-Journal) @Left_Eye_Images
Protesters line W. Cheyenne Ave. as they gather outside the Clark County Election Department attracting a large, vocal crowd claiming fraud in NevadaÕs count on Thursday, Nov. 5, 2020, in North Las Vegas. L.E. Baskow/Las Vegas Review-Journal) @Left_Eye_Images
Lola and Beth Luciano pray with others as protests continue outside the Clark County Election Department attracting a large, vocal crowd claiming fraud in NevadaÕs count on Thursday, Nov. 5, 2020, in North Las Vegas. L.E. Baskow/Las Vegas Review-Journal) @Left_Eye_Images
Pastor Brando Madrigal blows a shofar in support of President Donald Trump as protests continue outside the Clark County Election Department attracting a large, vocal crowd claiming fraud in NevadaÕs count on Thursday, Nov. 5, 2020, in North Las Vegas. L.E. Baskow/Las Vegas Review-Journal) @Left_Eye_Images
President Donald Trump supporter Harry Van Gorp yells during protests continuing outside the Clark County Election Department attracting a large, vocal crowd claiming fraud in NevadaÕs count on Thursday, Nov. 5, 2020, in North Las Vegas. L.E. Baskow/Las Vegas Review-Journal) @Left_Eye_Images
Protests in support for President Donald Trump continue outside the Clark County Election Department attracting a large, vocal crowd claiming fraud in NevadaÕs count on Thursday, Nov. 5, 2020, in North Las Vegas. L.E. Baskow/Las Vegas Review-Journal) @Left_Eye_Images
Pastor Brando Madrigal, left, blows a shofar in support of President Donald Trump as protests continue outside the Clark County Election Department attracting a large, vocal crowd claiming fraud in NevadaÕs count on Thursday, Nov. 5, 2020, in North Las Vegas. L.E. Baskow/Las Vegas Review-Journal) @Left_Eye_Images
Four protesters in flag masks join in protests continuing outside the Clark County Election Department which attract a large, vocal crowd claiming fraud in NevadaÕs count on Thursday, Nov. 5, 2020, in North Las Vegas. L.E. Baskow/Las Vegas Review-Journal) @Left_Eye_Images
Activist Mike Coudrey fires up the crowd for President Donald Trump as protests outside the Clark County Election Department attract a large, vocal crowd claiming fraud in NevadaÕs count on Thursday, Nov. 5, 2020, in North Las Vegas. L.E. Baskow/Las Vegas Review-Journal) @Left_Eye_Images
Activist Joe Weaver fires up the crowd on behalf of President Donald Trump as protests continue outside the Clark County Election Department attracting a large, vocal crowd claiming fraud in NevadaÕs count on Thursday, Nov. 5, 2020, in North Las Vegas. L.E. Baskow/Las Vegas Review-Journal) @Left_Eye_Images
Democrat Kevin (no last name given) debates with a President Donald Trump supporter as protests outside the Clark County Election Department attract a large, vocal crowd claiming fraud in NevadaÕs count on Thursday, Nov. 5, 2020, in North Las Vegas. L.E. Baskow/Las Vegas Review-Journal) @Left_Eye_Images
A few armed protesters gather outside the Clark County Election Department as protests attract a large, vocal crowd claiming fraud in NevadaÕs count on Thursday, Nov. 5, 2020, in North Las Vegas. L.E. Baskow/Las Vegas Review-Journal) @Left_Eye_Images
A second night of protests on Thursday outside the Clark County Election Department attracted a large, vocal crowd claiming fraud in Nevada’s count.
The #StopTheSteal protest to fight against what organizers allege is “election fraud” began at 6 p.m. outside the election department office in North Las Vegas, and grew in size as the protest went on.
Protesters, many carrying American flags and Trump 2020 flags, gathered outside the Clark County Election Department to protest the ballot counting, yelling about voter fraud and illegal votes. At least one protester was seen walking around with a large yellow Proud Boys flag. Organizers asked people to share their experiences of witnessing voter fraud during the election.
The crowd cheered when asked if anyone had witnessed voter fraud this election. Organizers are asking people to share their experiences. pic.twitter.com/O9ZHVlzGg4
Co-organizer Mike Coudrey said the Stop the Steal group’s Facebook page was taken down, citing misinformation of Facebook’s Terms of Service, which Coudrey said the group followed carefully.
“We want a fair and open and honest and transparent election and right now we are in the belief that we do not have that,” he said. “We feel this disenfranchises voters, that potentially our votes are not being heard.”
Stop the Steal protest continues outside the Clark County Election Department. https://t.co/snZdJ7SExa
One counter-protester was seen waving a Democrat flag. He told police other protesters were trying to assault him. When a group approached him, a protester with a Women for Trump flag encouraged others to respect him even if they didn’t agree with him. A protester in a MAGA hat was also seen shining a strobe light into the eyes of the counter-protester and an ABC reporter.
A similar protest on Wednesday drew about 70 people to the election department while protests elsewhere in the nation demanding a halt to counting ballots led to safety concerns in several cities.
SCENE AT NV ELECTION BUILDING: A man with a horn, encouraging the protest group to form a prayer circle, is leading the protestors in a prayer. We observe this group to be pro-Trump. #Nevada#Vegas#2020Election#RJNowpic.twitter.com/MLVCWl0fDF
The protest is still going strong, and I’d estimate over 300 have joined. Music is blaring, flags are flying, and a group continues to harass the one counter-protester in attendance.
