[meyer]

I believe I saw a similar demonstration by the military around this time (inauguration) at an outdoor event, possibly the White House rose garden, where an unsmiling phalanx of military came down a set of risers, stood beside him for a portion of the speech, and then disbanded. Again, without explanation.

Somebody pointed that event out recently, and I think you're right. They walked down to show solidarity and to say, in a way, "You mess with him, you mess with us!". Very significant because it shows that the military is solid with the constitutionally-elected President and because they knew maybe what was planned.

[mairdie]

I remember that vividly. At the time, people said someone made a mistake. But your point is rather breathtaking, when we’ve been talking about the support he’s gotten from the military.