Local authorities in Washington DC, announced today, Monday, a mobilization of the National Guard, 48 hours before the demonstrations which are set to take place upon a call from the outgoing President Donald Trump.
According to Monday's reports, forces were mobilized in the US federal capital about 48 hours ahead of the protest, scheduled for Wednesday, January 6, the day when Congress will vote to endorse Democratic candidate Joe Biden's victory in the 2020 presidential election.
Trump supporters are scheduled to gather on the presidential lawn facing the White House, and then flock the streets on the march called the "March to Save America´"
On the other hand, US President Donald Trump has described some members of his Republican Party as a "surrender bloc," and said they would bring shame to his campaign because they are weak and willing to believe the fraudulent presidential election numbers.
Earlier, at least 12 Republican senators have announced that they will vote against Biden’s confirmation on Wednesday, although the last-minute challenge is unlikely to stop the proceedings, which will be overseen by vice president Mike Pence.
Washington DC’s police department had already announced on Thursday that there would be street closures across the city on both Tuesday and Wednesday, for safety reasons.
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