The F’sUnited States law enforcement agencies are preparing for the marchas a favor del presidente Donald Trump in the 50 state capitals, erecting barricades and calling on the National Guard try to prevent violent attacks like the one that shook the nation on January 6.
He FBI warned law enforcement agencies about possible armed protests in the 50 state capitals starting on January 16 and until the inauguration of the president-elect Joe Biden on January 20, prompted by Trump supporters who believe his claims of voter fraud.
Michigan, Virginia, Wisconsin, Pennsylvania and Washington are among the states that have activated their la National Guard to strengthen security, while Texas decided to close his Capitol until the Opening Day.
Steve McCrawDirector of the Texas Department of Public Safety, said in a statement that intelligence reports indicated that “violent extremists” may attempt to take advantage of planned armed protests in Austin to “carry out criminal acts.”
The events take place after the deadly attack on January 6 against the United States Capitol in Washington by a mix of extremists and supporters of Trump. Law enforcement officials are focusing mainly on Sunday, when the anti-government movement boogaloo has outlined plans to hold rallies in all 50 states.
He Joint Intelligence Bulletin, produced by the FBI, the Department of Homeland Security and the National Counterterrorism Center, further warned that “false narratives” about voter fraud would serve as a continuing catalyst for extremist groups.
Thousands of armed soldiers from the they are now on the streets of Washington in an unprecedented show of force in the United States Capitol. The National Mall and US landmarks will be closed to visitors until next week.
Experts say that the capitals of battle states like Wisconsin, Michigan, Pennsylvania and Arizona are among those most at risk of violence. But even states that are not considered possible hotbeds are taking precautions.
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