٠٠:٠١:٠٥National Guard and other security forces could be seen manning secure areas in Washington DC on Sunday, as roadblocks and secure areas were set up ahead of Joe Biden's inauguration.
US officials have authorised a force of around 25,000 National Guard troops to assist the Secret Service and other law enforcement agencies especially for the ceremony.
The Washington Monument, which usually receives large crowds, has been closed following the deadly riots at the US Capitol earlier this month and will remain closed until after the inauguration.
Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris are expected to be officially inaugurated on Wednesday, in a scaled-down ceremony, due to the coronavirus pandemic, and in light of the violent storming of the Capitol.
USA: National Guard man roadblocks and secure areas prior to Biden inauguration
National Guard and other security forces could be seen manning secure areas in Washington DC on Sunday, as roadblocks and secure areas were set up ahead of Joe Biden's inauguration.
US officials have authorised a force of around 25,000 National Guard troops to assist the Secret Service and other law enforcement agencies especially for the ceremony.
The Washington Monument, which usually receives large crowds, has been closed following the deadly riots at the US Capitol earlier this month and will remain closed until after the inauguration.
Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris are expected to be officially inaugurated on Wednesday, in a scaled-down ceremony, due to the coronavirus pandemic, and in light of the violent storming of the Capitol.
National Guard and other security forces could be seen manning secure areas in Washington DC on Sunday, as roadblocks and secure areas were set up ahead of Joe Biden's inauguration.
US officials have authorised a force of around 25,000 National Guard troops to assist the Secret Service and other law enforcement agencies especially for the ceremony.
The Washington Monument, which usually receives large crowds, has been closed following the deadly riots at the US Capitol earlier this month and will remain closed until after the inauguration.
Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris are expected to be officially inaugurated on Wednesday, in a scaled-down ceremony, due to the coronavirus pandemic, and in light of the violent storming of the Capitol.