Posted on 01/19/2025 7:36:12 AM PST by MtnClimber
Over the last 24 hrs numerous colleagues and friends have asked me what Secret Service sources are saying about the cancellation of outdoor events for President-elect Trump's inauguration. I will give you the unvarnished report of what I'm hearing while being extremely sensitive about trying not to make attendees more jittery than they already are.
Most USSS sources I've discussed this with are sticking to the stiff upper lip, curt response: The cancellations are simply weather-related.
But a few sources I trust have said the extreme weather is good cover to make things much safer because of the heightened security environment. The Secret Service has a zero-fail mission, and there is absolutely no room for errors. The USSS operates in extreme weather environments all the time -- but it's different when you have hundreds of thousands -- if not more -- people converging near a protectee at an outdoor event after two assassination attempts and several long-term known threats.
What the FBI said Monday -- that it was not tracking any credible threats against the inauguration was laughable-- especially after the ISIS-inspired terrorist who slammed into a crowd on NYE in New Orleans. Trust in the FBI has been completely eroded. Even at Jimmy Carter's ceremonial lying in wait at the capitol, there were two lone actors the U.S. police interdicted trying to disrupt the event -- one with a machete and another who tried to blow up his car near the Capitol, the U.S. Capitol Police chief Thomas Manger said Monday.
👉👉The last inauguration that was conducted inside the Capitol was Ronald Reagan's second swearing-in. Reagan was the only other president in the last four decades to have been shot and nearly killed by a would-be assassin. It occurred during his first term.
Is this simply a coincidence? After what I heard from sources, I don't believe it is.
I'm told by a well-positioned source that there have been deep concerns among some federal law enforcement officials about the open spaces surrounding the capitol where the ticket-holding Inauguration attendees were supposed to be sitting -- whether that area and any area around the Capitol is going to be open to the public -- and if so, why are there no magnetometers being positioned to screen people before they are let in.
Secret Service sources tell me there will be NO ONE allowed in those open spaces on the mall next to the Capitol, and they will have numerous post-standers guarding the perimeter with many security sweeps near the Capitol complex. Everyone inside the Capitol, except members of Congress and Supreme Court justices, will be screened through magnetometers.
If anyone tries to climb the fence with apparent or obvious lethal force (either what looks like an explosive vest or a gun drawn) to get into those areas, they will be shot on the spot, Secret Service sources are telling me. This is one likely reason why a dozen police departments are reportedly refusing to help provide security for the inauguration -- they do not like the Secret Service's aggressive rules of engagement.
The USSS, military, homeland security agents, and national guard are not messing around - no funny business or aggressive actions to scale fences or bring them down will be tolerated.
There is a Secret Service press conference at 4 p.m. I will be set with questions -- please let me know what you would like asked.
This Video shows parade fencing in D.C. being deconstructed this morning:[video at link]
Sure, just shoot a fence jumper. Tasers don’t insure their permanent silence!
In 2017 with all the checkpoints it took 4 hours to walk 2 blocks. I knew the connections of underground garages so I got around some of it.
The route was changed the day of the motorcade.
https://educationforum.ipbhost.com/topic/1128-the-motorcade-route-was-changed/
I pray protection for President Trump, LORD, in the mighty Name of Jesus, and ask that You confound the enemy on President Trump’s behalf. Amen.
Doesn’t matter. Do it inside whilst dispatching ICE agents all across the land.
In the private sector, when new management takes over a failing business, it’s unusual to see huge parties and hoopla. Maybe it’s time the government grifters started treating taxpayer money the same way they treat their own.
I can tell you that drones the size of busses have been seen in the DC area in recent days.
The fences are all falling over in DC and no one (police, etc) any where working to fix fences or working to secure the area.
Additionally, the temperatures will be single digits, but the ice that will be on the ground will be a bigger problem.
Prayers are needed for tomorrow.
Who cares? Cancel the display of the whole thing and do it in private. Video the whole thing and let America watch it on boobtoob.
The Secret Service has a zero-fail mission, and there is absolutely no room for error.
If anyone tries to climb the fence with apparent or obvious lethal force (an explosive vest or a gun drawn), they will be shot on the spot.......................
That’s right.
So was I.
Aaaaand just like that…the “drones” still loitering over DC causing airline landing pattern changes …as well as throughout the US and world…..aren’t even mentioned
Obama was sworn in twice ( both terms) in the WH
Amen 🙏🏻!!!!
My son had tickets that he gave back due to the weather. He attended Trump’s first one and had a heck of time getting there due to roads and subways being closed. My guess is it will be worse this year.
A question that didn’t need asking. Doesn’t matter.
Not in the almost empty skulls of the Demonratcommieblmantifaterrorscumfeminazipedophilegoatrapers. And the A$$M€D!A will probably keep picking at it for a long while.
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