Proud Boys

20 photos · 2020

20 photographs tagged Proud Boys, 2020.

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Fuck Piss Boys graffiti
The phrase "Fuck Piss Boys" is spray-painted on the tiled wall of a highway tunnel in St. Paul. This graffiti emerged around December 19, 2020, a date that coincided with a "Stop The Steal" rally organized by the Proud Boys in the Minneapolis-St. Paul metropolitan area.

Graffiti ‘Fuck Piss Boys’ St. Paul Highway Tunnel

Saint Paul police officers block a street during a Stop The Steal rally at the Minnesota Governor's Residence on November 28, 2020.
Summit Avenue runs past the Minnesota Governor's Residence in St. Paul, a stretch lined with stately homes near the Cathedral of St. Paul. Saint Paul police officers in riot gear form a line of patrol vehicles across the street during a "Stop the Steal" rally on November 28, 2020.

Saint Paul Police Block Summit Avenue Near the Governor’s Residence

Minnesota State Patrol officers in riot gear stand blocking a street during a Stop the Steal rally at the governor's residence in St.
Summit Avenue runs past the Minnesota Governor's Residence in St. Paul, a tree-lined street of mansions built mostly in the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. Minnesota State Patrol troopers in riot gear stand watch on the street as a crowd gathers nearby for a "Stop the Steal" rally on November 28, 2020, protesting the results of that year's presidential election.

State Troopers Hold the Line on Summit Avenue During “Stop the Steal” Rally

Minnesota State Patrol officers in riot gear stand lined up outside the Minnesota Governor's Residence in St. Paul.
Minnesota State Patrol troopers in helmets and face coverings stand along a low stone wall near the Minnesota Governor's Residence on Summit Avenue in St. Paul. Two troopers carry less lethal launchers while the rest hold batons during a "Stop the Steal" demonstration on November 28, 2020.

Minnesota State Patrol Line Near the Governor’s Residence

St. Paul Police in riot gear and helmets stand together during a protest at the Minnesota Governor's Residence.
St. Paul police officers stand in riot gear near the Minnesota Governor's Residence on Summit Avenue. One officer's gear carries a tag marked "Strike Team #2," identifying his assignment during the deployment. The officers gather near the residence during the "Stop the Steal" rally on November 28, 2020.

St. Paul Police in Riot Gear Near the Governor’s Residence

St. Paul Police officers monitor a Stop The Steal rally at the Minnesota Governor's Residence in St. Paul.
St. Paul police officers patrol near the Minnesota Governor's Residence on Summit Avenue, the official home of the state's governor since 1965. Officers stand watch as marchers carrying flags gather nearby during a "Stop the Steal" rally on November 28, 2020, following the presidential election.

St. Paul Police Watch Over “Stop the Steal” Rally

Counter-protesters with a rainbow flag confront demonstrators at the Minnesota Governor's Residence in St. Paul.
The Minnesota Governor's Residence is a Tudor style mansion on Summit Avenue in St. Paul, the official home of Minnesota's governor since 1965. Crowds gather outside its fence during a "Stop the Steal" rally and counter-protest on November 28, 2020, with chemical irritant drifting through the group as marchers press against each other.

Crowd Faces Off Outside the Minnesota Governor’s Residence

Person wearing an "ANTIFA" labeled vest stands among flag-carrying protesters at a Stop the Steal rally near Minnesota Governor's Residence in St. Paul.
Crowds gather outside the Minnesota Governor's Residence on Summit Avenue in St. Paul on November 28, 2020, for a "Stop the Steal" rally, some carrying American flags while one man in the group wears a vest marked "ANTIFA."

An “ANTIFA” Vest Among American Flags Near the Governor’s Residence

Armed protesters in tactical gear with yellow armbands and American flags gather outside the Minnesota Governor's Residence in St.
Armed men in tactical vests and camouflage gather with Gadsden and American flags at a Stop the Steal rally outside the Minnesota Governor's Residence in St. Paul on November 28, 2020. The rally follows the 2020 presidential election, as supporters of President Trump dispute Joe Biden's win.

Armed Men in Tactical Gear at a St. Paul Stop the Steal Rally

Armed protesters in tactical gear and face coverings hold American flags at the Minnesota Governor's Residence in St. Paul.
Armed men in body armor, some carrying rifles and wearing balaclavas, gather outside the Minnesota Governor's Residence during a Stop the Steal rally on November 28, 2020.

Armed Men in Tactical Gear Outside the Governor’s Residence

Protester holds handmade sign reading "Trump Won in a Landslide Arrest the Crooks" at Stop the Steal rally outside Minnesota Governor's Residence in St.
A protester holds a sign reading "Trump Won in a Landslide! Arrest the Crooks" outside the Minnesota Governor's Residence in St. Paul. The rally, held on November 28, 2020, draws Trump supporters and members of the Proud Boys to contest Joe Biden's win.

“Arrest the Crooks” Sign at the Stop the Steal Rally in St. Paul

Proud Boys members wearing helmets marked "PB" and "FAFO" gather at Minnesota Governor's Residence during Stop the Steal rally in St.
Proud Boys members wear motorcycle and military style helmets, one marked "PB" and "FAFO," outside the Minnesota Governor's Residence in St. Paul. The group gathered on November 28, 2020, during a Stop the Steal rally contesting the presidential election results.

Helmets Reading “PB” and “FAFO” at the Stop the Steal Rally

Proud Boys members carry American flags at a Stop The Steal rally in St. Paul, Minnesota on November 28, 2020.
Proud Boys march with flags at a "Stop the Steal" rally outside the Minnesota Governor's Residence in St. Paul on November 28, 2020. The residence, at 1006 Summit Avenue, was built in 1912 and has been the official home of Minnesota governors since 1965.

Helmeted Proud Boys Carry Flags at a St. Paul “Stop the Steal” Rally

Proud Boys members and counter-protesters gather at the Minnesota Governor's Residence in St.
Proud Boys members and counter-protesters confront each other outside the Minnesota Governor's Residence during a "Stop the Steal" rally on November 28, 2020. The house, at 1006 Summit Avenue in St. Paul, was built in 1912 for lumberman Horace Irvine and given to the state by his daughters in 1965. It has been the official home of Minnesota governors ever since.

Stop the Steal Rally Outside the Minnesota Governor’s Residence

Members of the Proud Boys holding American flags at a protest outside the Minnesota Governor's Mansion in St. Paul.
Proud Boys confront counter-protesters outside the Minnesota Governor's Residence in St. Paul during a "Stop the Steal" rally on November 28, 2020. The residence stands at 1006 Summit Avenue, built in 1912 as the home of lumberman Horace Irvine and given to the state by his daughters in 1965.

Proud Boys at a “Stop the Steal” Rally on Summit Avenue

Protesters carrying American flags and yellow flags march on Summit Avenue outside the Minnesota Governor's Residence in St. Paul.
Proud Boys and "Stop the Steal" marchers walk along Summit Avenue in St. Paul on November 28, 2020, protesting the results of the presidential election. The route passes the Minnesota Governor's Residence at 1006 Summit Avenue.

Proud Boys Join a “Stop the Steal” March Past the Governor’s Residence

Protesters gather outside Minnesota Governor's Residence in St. Paul holding American flags and signs at a Stop the Steal rally.
The Minnesota Governor's Residence at 1006 Summit Avenue has served as the state's official executive residence since 1965, when businessman Charles W. Gillette donated the Tudor-style mansion to the state. Summit Avenue itself is one of the best-preserved Victorian boulevards in the country, lined with mansions built by railroad and lumber barons in the late 19th century. On November 14, 2020, supporters gathered along the avenue for a "Stop the Steal" rally contesting the results of the presidential election, carrying Trump 2020 flags and signs disputing Joe Biden's victory. The residence's public-facing location on a major St. Paul thoroughfare has made it a recurring site for demonstrations directed at the sitting governor.

Trump Flags Fill Summit Avenue at the Governor’s Residence

Masked protester holding American flag and yellow bandana at Stop the Steal rally outside Minnesota Governor's Residence.
The Minnesota Governor's Residence on Summit Avenue in St. Paul has served as the official home of the state's governor since 1965, when it was donated to the state by the Irvine family. On November 14, 2020, demonstrators gathered outside the mansion as part of the nationwide "Stop the Steal" movement, which disputed Joe Biden's victory over Donald Trump in that year's presidential election. Members of the Proud Boys, a far-right organization founded in 2016, appeared among the crowd, a presence that became common at pro-Trump rallies across the country in the weeks following the election.

Proud Boys Member at “Stop the Steal” Rally in St. Paul

Protester holding "Election Ended NOV 3rd Legal Votes Only!" sign at Minnesota Governor's Mansion Stop the Steal rally, St. Paul
The Minnesota Governor's Residence on Summit Avenue in St. Paul drew a "Stop the Steal" rally on November 14, 2020. The demonstration followed the November 3rd presidential election and echoed similar rallies held that month in state capitals across the country, with protesters disputing the vote count and demanding a halt to certification. Signs at the rally, including one reading "Election Ended NOV 3rd, Legal Votes Only!", reflected the movement's core claim that the results were fraudulent.

“Legal Votes Only” Sign at St. Paul’s Stop the Steal Rally

Armed participant at Stop The Steal rally outside Minnesota Governor's Residence in St. Paul, November 2020.
The Minnesota Governor's Residence at 1006 Summit Avenue in St. Paul has served as the official home of the state's governor since 1965. Built in 1910 for lumber baron Horace Hills Irvine, the mansion was donated to the state and placed on the National Register of Historic Places. On November 14, 2020, demonstrators gathered outside the residence for a "Stop the Steal" rally, part of a nationwide movement disputing the outcome of the 2020 presidential election.

Rifle-Carrying Demonstrator at the “Stop the Steal” Rally on Summit Avenue

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