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Jan 23, 2021 03:01 AM EST
Former President Donald Trump offered his Trump International Hotel in Washington DC to thousands of National Guard troops kicked out of the U.S. Capitol building.
Trump authorized 5,000 guardsmen to stay at his luxury hotel
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Protests Expected In Washington DC Ahead Of Biden Inauguration WASHINGTON, DC - JANUARY 17: National Guard soldiers rest on cots in the Visitors Center of the U.S. Capitol on January 17, 2021 in Washington, DC. After last week s riots at the U.S. Capitol Building, the FBI has warned of additional threats in the nation s capital and in all 50 states. According to reports, as many as 25,000 National Guard soldiers will be guarding the city as preparations are made for the inauguration of Joe Biden as the 46th U.S. President.
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Jan 22, 2021 07:01 AM EST
The presidential Marine One helicopter, which has served for many years, will be replaced soon. Addition of new equipment geared for presidential use will add to its mission.
Older presidential helicopters were based on the Sikorsky VH-3D Sea King that has served for a long time. President Donald Trump will be one the last to ride these presidential helos.
In 2021, helicopters served the president like the VH-34 and VH-60N as primary short-ranged transport that will be phased out for newer models by the end of 2020. Until 2023, the fleet of 11 VH-3Ds and 8 VH-60Ns will be replaced by 23 Sikorsky VH-92, reported the Drive.