Ahead Of Joe Biden's Inauguration, The FBI Warns Of The Threat Of Armed Demonstrations

National Guard Chief Gen. Daniel R. Hokanson (left) conversing with members in front of the Capitol Hill Building. (Twitter / @ ChiefNGB)

JAKARTA - Washington applies a high alert status ahead of the inauguration of US President-elect Joe Biden on January 20. This often comes with a warning issued by the FBI.

It is known, the FBI warned that armed demonstrations were being prepared in the US capital in 50 states ahead of the inauguration of Joe Biden who won the US Presidential Election. This warning is valid at least until the day of inauguration.

The National Guard has the authority to send up to 15,000 members to Washington. However, for the initial phase only 10,000 National Guard troops have been alerted since last Saturday to support security, logistics and communications.

"The number could increase to 15,000 members if requested by local authorities," said National Guard Chief Gen. Daniel R. Hokanson, told Reuters, Tuesday, January 12.

Meanwhile, Senator from the Democratic Party, Chris Murphy, admitted that he had sent a letter to the Acting Minister of Defense on Monday regarding the possibility of using active troops to support security.

National Guard troops were deployed in Washington to support the security of Joe Biden's inauguration. (Twitter / @ ChiefNGB)

This concern cannot be separated from the demonstrations and riots carried out by Donald Trump's supporters on Capitol Hill, when the US Congress convened last Wednesday.

"It is unclear whether the National Guard will be sufficient to protect the nation's capital. And, that active forces may also be needed," he said.

Joe Biden himself said he was not worried about his own safety during the inauguration which would take place in an open area, the courtyard of Capitol Hill, like the inauguration of previous presidents. It is known, Joe Biden's inauguration ceremony on January 20 will carry the theme 'America United'.

"I am not afraid to take the oath outside, however, it is imperative that people who engage in incitement, threaten people's lives and damage public property, cause massive damage to be held accountable," said Biden.