Biden's party is conflicted about his inauguration. Democrats say they're terrified of more attacks but intent on showcasing the peaceful transition of power.
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Democratic D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser has asked President Donald Trump and various federal agencies for help preparing for the inauguration of President-elect Joe Biden following a riot at the U.S. Capitol Jan. 6.
Bowser asked Trump to declare a pre-emergency disaster for Washington, a measure that was taken before former President Barack Obama’s inauguration in 2009, during a press conference Monday. She also sent a letter to the Department of Homeland Security requesting to “extend the National Special Security Event period” to run from Jan. 11 through Jan. 24
“While we understand that there is an immediate threat to our democracy we also know that there is imminent hope and we will get through this period,” Bowser said. We also know that Trumpism won’t die on January 20, but our American values and our DC values are stronger than one extreme ideology. We will overcome this extremism together.”
The city will be fortified with thousands of troops, police and specialized law enforcement units in advance of planned protests and the swearing-in of the new president.
House members have to pass through a metal detector to get onto the floor
Rep. Lauren Boebert, who has bragged about her desire to carry her glock into the Capitol, got in a standoff with police
Her bag set off alarm and Capitol Police eventually let her in the House chamber and it appears her bag was not searched before they did so I am legally permitted to carry my firearm in Washington, D.C. and within the Capitol complex, Boebert tweeted after the incident
Lawmakers were warned not to bring firearms with them on House floor Effective immediately, all persons, including Members, are required undergo security screening when entering the House Chamber, acting House Sergeant at Arms Timothy Blodgett wrote in a memo