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President-elect Joe Biden arrived in Washington Tuesday to kick off his inaugural ceremonies. The normally celebratory time comes at a dark and solemn moment in American history. As the President-elect is preparing to take his oath of office, the US approaches 400,000 coronavirus deaths. Biden has said he was inspired to run for President after watching President Trump's dismissive handling of the deadly virus. Traditionally the outgoing President welcomes the incoming President and first lady at the North Portico. Instead, Trump has asked staff to arrange a sendoff off at Joint Base Andrews with a red carpet, a Color Guard, and a 21-gun-salute.
Strict security measures are in place along Pennsylvania Avenue near the US Capitol, on the route President-elect Joe Biden will take as part of a ceremonial parade on Inauguration Day. Washington, DC, and state capitals across the country are on alert for possible pro-Trump armed protests. IMAGES
Concrete barriers, fences, and checkpoints: Security tightens in downtown Washington, DC, a day ahead of potential pro-Trump demonstrations. Since the deadly assault on the US Capitol last week, thousands of National Guard troops have been deployed in the capital ahead of Joe Biden's inauguration on January 20. IMAGES
The top brass of a Chicago marketing technology company must have had quite a shock after its CEO was collared for rioting at the US Capitol. CNN reports Brad Rukstales breached the US Capitol during Wednesday's Trump-fueled insurrection in Washington, DC. He was arrested and charged with unlawful entry. Rukstales apologized for what he called a 'moment of extremely poor judgment.' 'It was the single worst personal decision of my life.' Brad Rukstales