Joe Biden is going to be the 46th President of the UnitedStates of America on Wednesday, January 20. Similarly, Kamala Harris willascend as the Vice President. After the unrest that shook the country onJanuary 6, US tightens security ahead of the inauguration day.
Thousands of National Guardsmen are protecting the USCapitol and other prominent buildings for any possible untoward situation thatmight arise on the day of Biden's presidency.
The searing in ceremony of Joe Biden will miss the valuesthat America stood for like the openness and peaceful transitioning of powerfrom the previous president to the new one. In more than a century, it is amomentous and historic occasion where America is truly polarized and fragmentedby the supporters of Trump including those who believe in the conspiracytheories ranging from QAnon, Pizzagate and Wayfair among others.
There are people who believe that these elections arestolen.
Arrestsof suspects:
The police had arrested a Virginia man trying to enterthe restricted area. He had a loaded gun and ammunition, if reports are to bebelieved. Wesley Allen Beeler was stopped by US Capitol police when he haddriven up to a security check post of E Street and North Capitol street, nearcapitol building at around 6:30 PM on Friday.
The arrest of Beeler at a time when the January 6 USCapitol attack made headlines and Biden is about to ascend as the President ofUnited States of America on January 20, has cautioned everyone.
Similarly, a 22 year old man has also been arrestedbefore the inauguration in Virginia. Guy Berry was carrying a handgun, threehigh-capacity magazines, and 37 rounds of ammunition near the US Capitol onSunday.
It becomes the third arrest after security forces inWashington are on high alert. The city around the National mall and Capitolcomplex will be guarded by around 25,000 National Guard troops.
Meanwhile, Facebook has banned advertising related to gunaccessories and tactical gear until January 22.
Anticipationof violence:
The forces are on high alert because the FBI has warnedof anticipated violence in the country ahead of the inauguration day. The cityis locked down to prevent any chaos arising out of Trumps's exit and Biden'sentry as the President of America. Trump has refused to attend the ceremonywhile first lady wishes to attend but could not as per several experts andpeople in touch with Melania Trump.
The inauguration festivities are highly contracted consideringthe pandemic guidelines.
According to a report published in Al-Jazeera, ChuckHagel who was the secretary of defense in the Obama administration and earlieras a Republican senator termed it a most secured inauguration since the PresidentAbraham Lincoln's swearing ins.
Hagel said the militarization ahead of the inaugurationday is unheard of even during the inaugurationof Trump and Obama, they both faced threats of protests. In a telephonicinterview with Al-Jazeera, he said, "It is a sad day for America."
NationalGuardsmen guarding Capitol building:
Experts are of the view that the US Capitol building issafe now because many guardsmen are protecting the Capitol. There are manycheck posts and guardsmen protecting the premises with the help of wires.
Two "First Amendment Zones" will be allowed asannounced by the National Park Service, Pennsylvania Avenue, the roadconnecting the Capitol to the White House.