Washington, DC is beginning to resemble a war zone, as National Guard troops numbering in the tens of thousands are armed and have been given permission to use lethal force as Joe Biden’s inauguration date looms. A statement from the D.C. National Guard indicates “National Guardsmen were given authorization to be armed in support of the U.S. Capitol Police to protect the U.S. Capitol and individual members of Congress and their staff.” A defense official confirmed to U.S. News & World Report that the authorization “includes permission for Guard troops to use lethal force.” Reports indicate that 20,000 National Guard...
