National Guard Mobilized for 60th Presidential Inauguration with New Identification Patches
Approximately 7,800 Guardsmen from 40 states are in Washington, D.C., ensuring a secure and peaceful transition of power for President-elect Donald Trump.
- National Guard troops are wearing special red, white, and blue patches to distinguish themselves from law enforcement during the inauguration.
- The inauguration ceremony has been moved indoors to the Capitol Rotunda due to extreme cold, marking the first indoor swearing-in in 40 years.
- Guardsmen are assisting with crowd management, traffic control, and emergency response, working alongside federal and local agencies.
- Officials report robust preparations for the event, with no significant security threats identified and a smaller Guard presence compared to 2021.
- The patches and other measures aim to improve communication and transparency, addressing confusion seen in previous large-scale events.
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