Joe Biden: His supporters star in the first moments of tension around the White House | 2020 US Elections

The tension in the vicinity of the White House in Washington DC increases as little by little the results of the US presidential elections become known. Just half an hour ago, the surroundings of Pennsylvania Avenue began to fill with protesters with banners in which messages in favor of Black Lives Matter could be read, a social movement that has taken on special relevance in 2020 after the death of African-American George Floyd , and protest against the possible victory of President Donald Trump.The demonstrations, which at first began as a festive gathering where music and gossip were not lacking, have become tense after the addition of several cars of US police officers who have requested For the anti-Trump protest groups to be cleared at the gates of the Republican magnate’s Administration headquarters and turn off the music. At the center of the protests has been the music group ‘Long Live Go Go’ that was playing funk music about the bed of a truck. The moment of greatest tension has been when the protesters have crowded to take pictures while shouting: «Stop taking photos of us! We are calm! ». According to local media, in the vicinity of the White House there is a strong police presence, agents even on bicycles, while the building is completely perimeter by fences, including the annexes of the Treasury Department and the Executive Office Building. In addition, and for fear of fierce protests if the Republican wins, all businesses in Washington DC have their doors bricked up and protected with wooden planks in order to protect their businesses.Kerry Kennedy, a 53-year-old US citizen, told EFE that “I hope today is Trump’s last day.” Meanwhile, another citizen explained that “I feel that white supremacism has returned to levels that we have not seen since the civil rights movement of the 50s and 60s.” For now, and due to the high percentage of vote by mail Without counting, it cannot be said whether Joe Biden will debut in the US Presidency or if, on the contrary, Trump and Mike Pence will be leading the country for four more years. Biden was the first to appear before the press and be hopeful about the final results. “Neither I nor Trump can declare the winner of the elections. The result will be as soon as tomorrow Wednesday or later. Thanks for the patience. We must have faith. We will get it! Thank you, thank you and thank you, “he said.