The Western Journal 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.
Three days to Inauguration… (feat. Wally) pic.twitter.com/xe8epYwasu
— 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.
