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The United States Secret Service has formally requested 7,800 National Guard troops to bolster security for President-elect Donald Trump’s inauguration on January 20th.
Some shit you should know before you read: Presidential inaugurations have historically been designated as events of the highest security significance, often classified as “national special security events” (NSSE). This designation allows for a coordinated, multi-agency effort involving federal, state, and local law enforcement alongside the US Secret Service, which takes the lead in planning and execution. The National Guard has played a critical role in supporting inaugural security since the time of President George Washington, providing essential functions such as crowd control, traffic management, and perimeter security. While their presence at inaugurations is a longstanding tradition, the scope of their deployment has significantly expanded in recent years, especially in response to elevated threats and public safety concerns.
What’s going on now: The United States Secret Service has formally requested 7,800 National Guard troops from the Pentagon to provide additional security for President-elect Donald Trump’s January 20 inauguration. This request follows the deployment of 500 troops already approved for electoral vote certification. Pentagon spokeswoman Sabrina Singh said that the request from the secret service would be approved today.
This heightened vigilance comes amid a tense threat environment following recent failed assassination attempts on Trump, including an attack at an outdoor rally in Pennsylvania and another at his Florida golf course. Although Trump was unharmed in both instances, these incidents revealed critical gaps in communication between local and federal law enforcement agencies. In addition to all of this, the recent terror attack in New Orleans carried out by an ISIS sympathizer has led to a heightened threat environment.
