Hundreds of left-of-center activists gathered at the base of the Washington Monument this morning to advocate for an independent investigation into alleged Russian interference in the 2016 Presidential election. Above: Anti-Trump protesters gather in the “March for Truth” at the base of the Washington Monument June 3, 2017 Anger and derision were also directed at the president for his perceived mishandling of the truth, his associates’ interactions with various Russian officials, and American withdrawal from the Paris Climate Agreement. Speakers at the event included Congressman Jamie Raskin, NOW President Terry O’Neill, Obama Speechwriter Jon Lovett, Town Hall Project Spokesman Jimmy Dahman, and Muslim/Feminist Activist Linda Sarsour. Congressman Raskin spoke of Russian President Vladimir Putin leading a global conspiracy to destroy liberal democracy with his own puppets, ranging from President Rodrigo Duterte of the Philippines to President Trump. He also railed against the American President’s entire agenda as “an act of war” on the American people. Above: Congressman Raskin of Maryland Speaking at the March for Truth All the speakers received thunderous applause interspersed with chants of “lock him up” and “Resist.” Speakers also alleged that Russian interference helped Donald Trump win the presidential election through fake news campaigns, paid Russian