National Guard Presence In D.C. Raised To 10,000 Ahead Of Inauguration

The transcript discusses the increased deployment of National Guard members due to threats of violence related to the belief that the election was stolen. General Daniel Hokanson announced that the number of guardsmen would rise from 6,200 to 10,000, with a possibility of reaching 15,000. The National Guard aims to ensure a peaceful inauguration for President-elect Biden on January 20th. Guard members from six states may be armed, and their orders have been extended beyond the inauguration date due to potential protests in all 50 states. Historically, around 7,000 guardsmen assist during inaugurations, but this number may double.

What prompted the increase in National Guard deployment numbers?

• New threats of violence related to the election

• A public health emergency

• A natural disaster

• A military exercise

What is the potential number of National Guard members that could be deployed?

• 10,000

• 7,000

• 5,000

• 15,000

Who is the National Guard working with to ensure a peaceful inauguration?

• Non-governmental organizations

• District and federal partners

• Local businesses

• International allies

Until when have the National Guard orders been extended?

• Until February or longer

• Until the end of March

• Until the end of January

• Until the summer

Since when have guardsmen been assisting during inaugurations?

• Since the Civil War

• Since the 20th century

• Since George Washington

• Since the 21st century