The bulk of National Guard soldiers in Washington will be armed. Photo: AFP The bulk of National Guard soldiers in Washington will be armed. Photo: AFP
The bulk of National Guard soldiers in Washington will be armed. Photo: AFP
World /  United States & Canada

Fearing insider attack, FBI vetting 25,000 National Guard troops for Joe Biden inauguration

  • Massive undertaking reflects fears that have gripped Washington following the deadly January 6 insurrection
  • Joe Biden to be sworn in as US president on Wednesday, surrounded by war-zone-like security

Topic |   Joe Biden inauguration
Associated Press
Associated Press

Updated: 7:39pm, 18 Jan, 2021

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The bulk of National Guard soldiers in Washington will be armed. Photo: AFP The bulk of National Guard soldiers in Washington will be armed. Photo: AFP
The bulk of National Guard soldiers in Washington will be armed. Photo: AFP
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