Army To Deploy 25,000 Nat’l Guard Troops In DC For Inauguration

(Washington, DC) — The Army will deploy up to 25-thousand National Guard troops in Washington, DC for next week’s inauguration. Pentagon officials have steadily increased the number of soldiers being made available to beef up security following the deadly January 6th attack on the Capitol. A Guard spokesman said their mission will be to support federal law enforcement and protect the nation’s capital. The Secret Service is leading security preparations for President-elect Joe Biden’s inauguration on Wednesday.