Women's March on Washington: After Boycotting Trump Swearing-In, Beyer to Lead Group

WASHINGTON, DC -- Congressman Don Beyer (D-8th) of Alexandria, who with more than 65 other members of Congress is boycotted the swearing-in ceremony of Donald J. Trump Friday, will lead a group of Northern Virginians at Saturday's Women's March on Washington. "It would be the height of hypocrisy for me to pretend to be part of this inaugural celebration," Beyer said in a statement earlier this week. Fellow Northern Virginia Congressman Gerry Connolly (D-11th) announced this week that he too would not be attending the ceremony Friday.

With around 200,000 expected to attend, Saturday's Women's March on Washington could be one of the biggest demonstrations on the National Mall in years. The march is being held the day after Trump's inauguration as president at the U.S. Capitol.

In addition to Beyer, other Northern Virginia lawmakers participating in the march include Virginia Del. Mark Levine and Virginia Sen. Barbara Favola.

In a letter to constituents Thursday, Beyer said:

Please join me Saturday morning as we link arms for the Women's March on Washington. I believe this gathering will be powerful and will renew our energy and determination to work for peace, justice and equality in this New Year.

The Virginia delegation for the Women's March on Washington will meet at 8:30 a.m. Saturday, January 21, at the Carousel on the National Mall (northwest corner of 9th St SW and Jefferson Dr SW).

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Find our group by the big Alexandria sign. Speaking begins at 9 a.m. sharp, so plan to arrive by 8:30 a.m. by metro.

Also read: Women's March on Washington: Need to Know Info

PHOTO: Congressman Don Beyer official photo, U.S. House of Representatives