Washington: Fears of further violence ahead of Joe Biden's inauguration

Washington: Fears of further violence ahead of Joe Biden's inauguration

The progress of the swearing-in of Joe Biden is already worrying the authorities, who are scrutinizing social networks where calls for violence continue. 6000 soldiers of the National Guard were called in as reinforcements in the federal capital.

Calm has returned to Washington around the Capitol, where heavy barriers two meters high have been erected, instead of the pro-Trump demonstrators, who besieged this emblem of American democracy on Wednesday, January 6. Calm has returned but the tension does not abate as the January 20 nomination of President-elect Joe Biden looms large and ousted President Donald Trump still does not accept his defeat, despite the promise of a peaceful transition.

 

And its most radicalized supporters always say they are ready to do battle and call on social networks for more violence.

 "Trump or Battle"

As reported by the Washington Post (subscribed version), Twitter reported to the authorities on Friday, January 8 the presence of several hate messages on their platform, calling for demonstrations again, this time armed. The invasion of the Capitol was not enough to satisfy their desire for "justice" and revenge. "Trump or Battle Again” It's easy," suggests a follower on a for-Trump network, delivered by CNN. Or perhaps: "Trump may be restored for a second period on 20 January. We cannot let the Communists win. Even if we have to burn Washington! We will take back the capital and our country!"

 

The authorities fear that further violence will destabilize this transition, already marred, and disrupt the swearing-in of Democrat Joe Biden. "The initiation of the Head of the United States is a foundation detail of our freedom. The assurance and safeguard of all parties who participate in the 59th presidential initiation are of the absolute concern," the US secret service said in a statement, arguing that January 20 was a long-prepared day. Donald Trump has already informed that he will not participate in the swearing-in of his successor. Its vice-president, he answered present.