Reports: Plans for Disturbing Biden's Inauguration Revealed

On Tuesday, the Washington Post newspaper published a report on some extremist groups  who are seeking to disturb US President-elect Joe Biden's inauguration.

The report warned the FBI of the extremists' intention to stick to "lone wolves" phenomena. It added that they can cross the security zone by masquerading as the security guards.

Also, it revealed that the FBI is watching a number of extremists who downloaded detailed maps and images of the site.

In the same context, US’s FBI plans to vet all of the 25,000 National Guard troops coming into Washington to secure the inauguration day, Wednesday, as defense officials say they are worried about an insider attack or other threat from service members involved in securing President-elect Joe Biden’s big day.

Army Secretary Ryan McCarthy told The Associated Press that officials are conscious of the potential threat, and he warned commanders to be on the lookout for any problems within their ranks as the inauguration approaches.

So far, however, he and other leaders say they have seen no evidence of any threats, and officials said the vetting hadn’t flagged any issues that they were aware of.

”We’re continually going through the process, and taking second, third looks at every one of the inpiduals assigned to this operation,” McCarthy said in an interview after he and other military leaders went through an exhaustive, three-hour security drill in preparation for Wednesday’s inauguration.

The massive undertaking reflects the extraordinary security concerns that have gripped Washington following the deadly Jan. 6 storming at the Capitol by pro-Trump rioters.

It also 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.