The Kenosha Guard, which called on people to bring guns to Tuesday’s protest, denied on Wednesday that it had any connection to Rittenhouse. ADKevin Mathewson, a leader of the Kenosha Guard who helped organize Tuesday’s activity, said in an interview that he had never met or communicated with Rittenhouse. He also had posted photos of himself with assault rifles on his Facebook page, as well as messages supporting the police. He said that there were 3,000 people in the group “armed and ready” and that police weren’t defending the city. “We’re seen as an alt-right thing,” said Luke, who did not appear to be affiliated with the Kenosha Guard.

Source: Washington Post August 27, 2020 00:02 UTC