Thousands of National Guard troops set to descend on Washington DC to support Biden inauguration

[Judi Lynn]

More than 4,000 troops from nearly 30 states expected to take part in event

Graeme Massie
Los Angeles
37 minutes ago

Thousands of National Guard troops are set to descend on Washington DC to support the inauguration of Joe Biden as president.

Army and Air Guard commands from nearly 30 states have so far pledged to help swear-in the 59th president of the United States later this month.

More than 4,000 troops are expected to be on hand when Mr Biden becomes president at noon on 20 January on the steps of the US Capitol.

"Every four years this is the biggest event that the National Guard works," Air Force senior master sergeant Craig Clapper, spokesman for the DC National Guard, told military.com.

More:
https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/us-election-2020/national-guard-troops-biden-inauguration-b1781821.html

[Timewas]

1. ?????

59th???

[muntrv]

2. 59th President? I thought Biden is 46th.

[JDC]

5. Yeah, bizarre mistake

[Bleacher Creature]

6. Probably the 59th inauguration, which includes all the Presidents who served multiple terms. NT

[JDC]

7. That makes sense. Thank you

[Timewas]

11. That is it

Have been 58 so far

[Thekaspervote]

3. Is this new? The parade is cancelled and most events are online

[rso]

4. DC

Too late now, but it may have been a good idea to have the National Guard in DC on Jan. 6 as well, to provide security support to the DC and Capitol Police during the pro-Donnie demonstrations.

[CanonRay]

8. If there was any question about our being a 3rd world country

Needing 4000 troops to ensure the peaceful transfer of power defines us.

[usajumpedtheshark]

9. Can we also get them into DC on the 6th?

[Irish_Dem]

10. Maybe the Secret Service is getting twitchy?

Shutting down the parade and still wanting the National Guard to be present.

[soothsayer]

12. Don't see how they're needed for a virtual event

But I’ll take em

[quickesst]

13. I'm glad....

.... The National Guard will be there if for no other reason than to keep the riffraff out, and in jail if necessary.

[Bayard]

14. A good idea

There should be a prelude on the 6th as to what is needed on the 20th. A dress rehearsal if you will.