The threat of violent groups going to state capitals in a series of demonstrations on Sunday prompted the governors to display massive violence and impose strict security measures in parliamentary seats across the country.
Fences, window sills and rows of police and national guards changed the look of the legislative chambers in light of planned demonstrations ahead of President-elect Joe Biden’s inauguration on Wednesday.
The security measures were designed to protect government headquarters from the kind of violence that took place on January 6 at the United States Capitol, where a crowd supporting the President, Donald Trump, stormed the building as Congress passed the votes of the United States. president. Electoral College.
Protests in states
The FBI has warned of the possibility of an armed protest in the federal Capitol and all 50 capitals starting this weekend. Some social media posts announced demonstrations for yesterday Sunday, although it was not clear how many people could attend.
Security in Washington DC has been tightened for the inauguration ceremony. Tall fences surround the Capitol, the National Mall area is closed to the general public, and the District of Columbia mayor has asked people not to visit the area. About 25,000 National Guard from all over the country would arrive during the week.
In the various states, some authorities said they had no concrete evidence of demonstrations, let alone violent. However, many government agencies promised to be prepared just in case. They said they did not want the massive attack on the Capitol to be repeated, in which a Capitol police officer and four other people were killed. Dozens of officers were injured.
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