Video: Protesters detained during Congressional Baseball game [Video]

Protesters were detained on the field during Wednesday’s Congressional Baseball Game at Nationals Park in Washington, D.C.The Congressional Baseball Game tradition began in 1909, with members of U.S. Congress from each political party participating. Ticket sales from the game benefit charity. Witnesses reported two groups of protesters at the game. Protesters detained on the field were part of a group with signs that said, “Stop playing games with our future,” and shirts that read, “End Fossil Fuels.” The video above shows them being detained by law enforcement.U.S. Capitol police addressed officers’ response in posts on X, formerly known as Twitter.”Before the charity game, we were aware that some people planned to possibly protest,” one post said. “This was discussed during our planning meetings and put in our comprehensive action plan to ensure we had plenty of resources to swiftly respond.”According to Capitol Police, eight people tried to protest on the …