U.S. Capitol Police prepare for far-right rally in support of Jan. 6 insurrectionists

U.S. Capitol Police warned Friday there have been threats of violence ahead of this weekend’s rally by Trump supporters. It’s being staged to support more than 600 people charged in the Jan. 6 assault on the Capitol, and Capitol Police Chief Thomas Manger says it’s unclear how many people will show up, or just how serious the threats could be. Lisa Desjardins joins Amna Nawaz to discuss.

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