Posted on 01/18/2021 7:39:00 PM PST by E. Pluribus Unum
The massive presence of National Guard troops in preparation for President-elect Joe Biden’s inauguration has left many people feeling unsettled.
A video from Politico national security correspondent Natasha Bertrand showed dozens of troops walking in formation on the streets of Washington, D.C., on Sunday evening.
— Natasha Bertrand (@NatashaBertrand) January 17, 2021
This unprecedented number of troops is intended to protect against threats following the Capitol incursion that occurred on Jan. 6 and resulted in the death of 5 people.
Currently, there are about 25,000 guardsmen who will be present for the inauguration from all 50 states, according to the National Guard website.
The visuals coming out of Washington look eerily similar to authoritarian regimes like North Korea, which are notorious for their military parades.
The National Guard deserves all the thanks in the world for their efforts, but one cannot help but wonder why their presence is so massive.
A possible answer is disturbing: The United States military is preparing for the absolute worst-case scenario for Wednesday.
As there are also concerns about an inside attack, the FBI is vetting all the troops currently in Washington, The Associated Press reported Sunday.
Defense officials tell AP they fear possible inside attack at inauguration and are having National Guard troops in DC vetted. https://t.co/8CMrpw8DlK
— The Associated Press (@AP) January 18, 2021
“If there’s any indication that any of our soldiers or airmen are expressing things that are extremist views, it’s either handed over to law enforcement or dealt with the chain of command immediately,” National Guard Bureau Chief Gen. Daniel R. Hokanson told the AP.
A fire at a homeless encampment was mistaken for a larger threat Monday morning, triggering another lockdown at the Capitol during the inauguration rehearsal.
(Excerpt) Read more at westernjournal.com ...
unreal that the left hate this country so much that they have planned for it’s destruction via the annihilation of sovereignty
Yup—The Western Journal thinks that massive voter fraud is OK, and everybody just needs to calm down while they get f*&^ed in the rear in prison.
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I’m guessing that voids the warranty on the truck.
I’m guessing that voids the warranty on the truck.
Perverts?
We need more sex education...
We will know we’re in trouble when our military gets those big hats and marches with the goose step...!
Yeh, its called martial law.
Bring your RPG with you to the dealership and see if the manager can work it out for you. :)
Nice!
Leverage! lol
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