In the wake of an attack on the U.S. Capitol and in preparation for Joe Biden’s upcoming presidential inauguration on Jan. 20, Washington D.C. is undergoing a rapid security transformation to guard the Capitol and city against another wave of violence perpetrated by pro-Trump combatants.
Following the Jan. 6 attacks on the Capitol as the Senate convened to discuss the certification of 2020 election results, the FBI warns of potential violence during the inauguration and in the surrounding days, both in D.C. and state capitals. In response, the Department of Defense has deployed the most National Guard troops to the District in history to patrol closed-down streets and public transportation systems. Mayor Muriel Bowser and private businesses are also taking proactive steps, such as shutting down public transportation and lodging, to ensure the safety of D.C. residents throughout the week.