US President-elect Joe Biden on Wednesday, January 13, was informed about the preparations for the inauguration and the threats for which the FBI and the Secret Service are preparing. This is stated in a press release distributed by the team of the transition period, reports RIA Novosti.
It is noted that Biden’s headquarters is working with the current US administration to gather as much information as possible “about the threat landscape and preparations for deterring and protecting against violence and attacks.”
“The new team is focused on laying the foundation for a smooth transition of power that will ensure continued oversight of the security forces,” the statement said.
As specified, Biden’s team will receive daily reports on security and preparations for the transfer of power.
Earlier on January 13, it was reported that the US National Guard was stationed at the Capitol in Washington for the first time since the Civil War of 1861-1865. According to The Washington Post, about 20 thousand guardsmen may arrive in Washington to strengthen security measures.
Earlier, on January 7, New York Governor Andrew Cuomo announced his decision to send 1,000 members of the National Guard to Washington due to the unrest in the capital. He said that the state military will be in Washington for up to two weeks.
On January 9, the Associated Press reported that National Guard troops may be allowed to carry firearms and rubber truncheons for security during Biden’s inauguration.
On January 11, US President Donald Trump announced the introduction of a state of emergency in Washington and sent federal assistance to the authorities of the American capital to ensure security ahead of the inauguration of the US President-elect.
On January 12, US Congressional Security Service warned senators about the planned storming of the Capitol on the day of the inauguration of President-elect Joe Biden. According to The Hill newspaper, citing a source, on the day of the inauguration, about 15,000 National Guard officers will be involved in Washington to ensure security.
In Washington, massive protests – this time, demonstrators, supporters of the still incumbent President Donald Trump, broke into the Capitol building, where at that moment they were confirming the results of the past elections. The meeting had to be interrupted. One of the protesters was shot. Senators were evacuated from the building. The main shots from the scene are in the Izvestia photo gallery
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The Congress began a discussion on the issue of approving the results of the presidential elections. Some time later, the protesters broke through the police cordon at the Capitol
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Police used tear gas after several scuffles inside the Capitol
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US Congress suspended election debate in the US state of Arizona, and US Vice President Mike Pence was moved from the Capitol to safety
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Washington Mayor Muriel Bowser has requested the deployment of a National Guard at the Capitol. Speaker of the House of Representatives Nancy Pelosi sent a similar request. However, according to media reports, the Pentagon rejected the request from the Washington authorities. Later, Donald Trump ordered to send the National Guard to the US capital
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Supporters of the current US President Donald Trump were able to break into the Capitol. Some of them climbed the walls, entered the balconies of the building
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A fight broke out between law enforcement officers and the demonstrators, and the sounds of shooting were heard. At least one woman was injured. Also in the Capitol building, one of the protesters was shot in the chest. In addition, it is known that several police officers were injured. US Vice President Mike Pence said protesters who broke into the building will be held accountable
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Due to protests by Trump supporters, a curfew was imposed in Washington from 6:00 pm Wednesday, January 6, until 6:00 am Thursday, January 7. During these hours, no one, except for persons appointed by the mayor and media representatives, should move on foot or by any transport around the city.
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The protests were preceded by a statement by US President Donald Trump, who called on Vice President Mike Pence to show “exceptional courage” and to review the election results at a joint meeting of both houses of Congress.
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Following the outbreak of the riots, US President Donald Trump tweeted for calm amid protests in Washington, asking not to use violence. He called the Republicans “the party of law and order” and asked to “keep the peace”
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