As Washington, D.C., gears up for the inauguration of President Donald Trump next Monday, federal and local authorities are making bold claims of readiness, with the FBI asserting they are not tracking any “specific or credible threats” to the event.
However, given the politically charged climate and past security lapses, many are questioning whether the nation’s capital is truly prepared for potential unrest.
Mayor Muriel Bowser, alongside district and federal authorities, assured the public during a Monday press conference that every precaution is being taken.
“We are not currently tracking any specific or credible threats to the inaugural ceremony or to the Capitol complex,” FBI special agent David Sundberg said Monday.
“We will continue to work closely with our partners to share information and identify and disrupt any threat that may emerge.”
J. Thomas Manger, chief of the U.S. Capitol Police, said that the primary concern is the “lone actor” threat.
“That threat of the lone actor remains the biggest justification for us maintaining this heightened state of alert throughout the next week,” Manger said.
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OH NO!!! The FBI just announced that there are no threats to President Trump’s inauguration based on their knowledge.
Should we believe the opposite? Should I be worried as an attendee? pic.twitter.com/uKBk6cN0a6
— George (@BehizyTweets) January 13, 2025
Special Agent in Charge William McCool of the Secret Service, overseeing the security efforts for President Trump’s inauguration, announced that 25,000 law enforcement and military personnel will be present to ensure the event’s safety.
The ceremony is expected to draw 250,000 ticketed guests along with tens of thousands of additional attendees, including protestors.
“We have a slightly more robust security plan. We’ve been planning for this event for 12 months,” McCool said.
“All attendees will undergo screening. Designated check points will be set up for members of the public interested in attending the inauguration,” McCool said.
McCool added that temporary flight restrictions will be enforced in and out of D.C., with authorities deploying drones to patrol the area. Additionally, over 30 miles of fencing will be installed.
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BREAKING: The Secret Service agent in charge of President Trump’s inauguration just announced that it’s a “higher threat environment,” and they’ve activated every resource to keep Trump & patriots safe.
“We have a slightly more robust security plan. We’ve been planning for this… pic.twitter.com/Ebz1v74qJA
— George (@BehizyTweets) January 13, 2025
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