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The Capitol was occupied by fans who supported Trump on January 6 – Photo: REUTERS
In a warning issued on January 11, the US Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) said armed protests were planned in the 50/50 state capitals and Washington, beginning April 16. Until 20th of January.
ABC News, which received this warning first and was published immediately, raised many concerns about the US security situation in the coming days.
The information the FBI has received is disturbing. According to content posted by ABC News, armed protest groups planned to “sweep” public buildings in every state on the day of Biden’s inauguration, regardless of which state votes for Biden. or Mr. Trump.
“The FBI received information about an armed group that intends to go to Washington DC on January 16. This group warned if Congress removes President Trump through the 25th Amendment, a major uprising. it will happen”.
ABC News sources at various state law enforcement agencies said they received a warning from the federal level to “increase security posture” before January 20.
President Trump risks becoming the first president to be indicted twice in a single term. Democrats in Congress have lobbied Vice President Mike Pence and his cabinet to remove Trump under the 25th Amendment.
However, there is no indication that Pence activates the 25th Amendment to impeach Trump. A senior White House official revealed that Pence and Trump met on the night of January 11 (US time) and had a very good talk. They both pledged to continue their jobs and duties for the remainder of their tenure, he added.
The US National Guard was dispatched to the Capitol after the January 6 riots – Photo: REUTERS
In an urgent response to the threats, 15,000 National Guard troops will be deployed to Washington. An environment of insecurity is covered in American social networks after the news of ABC News.
The Washington Monument, near the site of Biden’s inauguration, will be closed until January 24. The US Secret Service also launched special security operations for the inauguration starting on January 13 instead of January 19 as originally planned.
However, Democrats are concerned that past work is not enough to ensure the safety of the inauguration. Democratic Senator Chris Murphy wrote to the acting Secretary of Defense and suggested that more regular troops be deployed to Washington. Mr. Murphy was concerned that the National Guard would not be able to cover the situation as it is today.
Biden’s Inauguration Committee has asked Americans elsewhere not to attend the inauguration on January 20 and plans to replace the gap in front of the stands with 191,500 flags.
When asked about the security threats, President-elect Biden stated, “I’m not afraid to take the oath in the open.”
