Arrests in Washington as Trump supporters assemble, rejecting Biden victory

Counter-demonstrators clash with Maga groups that echo president's baseless claims of fraud

Donald Trump continued to rage against the dying light of his US presidency on Saturday, falsely claiming to be the victim of mass voter fraud and praising rightwingers and conspiracy theorists who gathered in Washington to echo his fabrication.

Trump emerged from the White House to applause, cheers, waving and whistles from hundreds of supporters lining both sides of the street. They punched the air, took pictures with phones and held signs that included Best prez ever" and Stop the steal".