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The massive undertaking underscores fears that some of the very people assigned to protect Washington could threaten the incoming administration.
WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. defense officials say they are worried about an insider attack or other threat from service members involved in securing President-elect Joe Biden’s inauguration, prompting the FBI to vet all of the 25,000 National Guard troops coming into Washington for the event.
The massive undertaking reflects the extraordinary security concerns that have gripped Washington following the deadly Jan. 6 insurrection at the U.S. Capitol by pro-Trump rioters. And it underscores fears that some of the very people assigned to protect the city over the next several days could present a threat to the incoming president and other VIPs in attendance.
Multiple officials said the process began as the first Guard troops began deploying to D.C. more than a week ago. And they said it is slated to be complete by Wednesday.
“The question is, is that all of them? Are there others?” said McCarthy. “We need to be conscious of it and we need to put all of the mechanisms in place to thoroughly vet these men and women who would support any operations like this.”
In a situation like this one, FBI vetting would involve running peoples’ names through databases and watchlists maintained by the bureau to see if anything alarming comes up. That could include involvement in prior investigations or terrorism-related concerns, said David Gomez, a former FBI national security supervisor in Seattle.
Defense Officials Fear Inside Attack At Inauguration, Prompting FBI To Vet Guard
The massive undertaking underscores fears that some of the very people assigned to protect Washington could threaten the incoming administration.www.huffpost.com
This is scary. I'm thankful they're being vetted. I've heard several stories about how domestic terrorists have infiltrated the National Guard and military. Who protects us from them? What do you think?
The fbi needs to be defunded and abolished
Nothing but the unipartys goon squad