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Jan 25, 2021 05:20 AM EST
Leaders of the National Guard disputed the reports of guard members turning their backs on the presidential motorcade. Some claim it was disrespect, but there were relevant explanations for it.
The last election in 2020 left a mark on America, and allegiances are indeterminable when it comes to military service. The same goes for the Guard, who are considered professional civilian soldiers who must follow the rules, like saluting to the commander in chief.
On inauguration day, some alleged claims were troops intentionally faced away from the passing presidential entourage. When it made symbolic rounds in D.C. an abnormal behavior was spotted, reported The Epoch Times.
The National Guard disputed rumors that some troops deployed to secure the inauguration intentionally turned their back on President Biden as his motorcade passed through Washington, D.C.
Washington legislators, including Ann Rivers, come to the Capitol armed By Melissa Santos, Crosscut
Share: Sen. Ann Rivers, R-La Center (Courtesy of Ann Rivers)
The Washington Legislature started its new session Monday behind a security fence and a contingent of National Guardsmen. But after what happened at the U.S. Capitol last week, some lawmakers were also ready to defend themselves, if things went sideways.
Some state lawmakers chose to carry their own personal firearms for additional protection on the Legislature’s opening day.
While there’s no master list of how many lawmakers carry guns inside the state Capitol, it’s not exactly rare. House and Senate rules do not prohibit the concealed carrying of firearms by legislators.