Efforts continue to heighten security ahead of Inauguration Day

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The city of Washington D.C. is taking new measures to ramp up security for President-elect Joe Biden’s inauguration following last week’s deadly violence at the U.S. Capitol.

An unscalable fence now surrounds the Capitol and has been extended farther back than it was just a few days ago.

Thousands of National Guard troops are on hand.

“I expected assaults on democracy as a United States Marine in Iraq. I never imagined it happening like this here in Washington, D.C.,” said Rep. Seth Moulton (D-Mass.)

Members of both parties are condemning the violence that left five people dead and dozens facing charges.

“I was mad as hell at what was happening. Those people had no right to be doing that. It was nothing short of anarchy,” said Rep. Buddy Carter (R-Ga.)

An internal FBI bulletin has warned about armed protesters planning to surround the Capitol and possibly state capitols around the country.

D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser is urging people not to come to Capitol Hill for the inauguration and wants to put public gatherings on hold.

“We know that is the right choice and the best way to keep everyone safe,” said Bowser.

The National Park Service has yet to decide whether the National Mall will be open to the public for Inauguration Day.

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