Capitol Hill will be surrounded by security for Trump's inauguration!

On January 20, Donald Trump will be sworn in as US President in Washington. Security measures will be very tight for this special day. A seven-foot-high fence is being built around Capitol Hill and a security zone will be established covering an area of ​​48 kilometers. The security forces have said that there is no way to cross this fence. There will be 25,000 security personnel at checkpoints and other locations, including about 8,000 National Guard members and 4,000 police officers who will be assigned security duties.

Trump's inauguration ceremony is very important for security officials, because there have been two previous attempts to attack Trump. Security authorities are concerned about lone attackers, especially after the recent incident of killing civilians with a truck in New Orleans. "We live in very dangerous times," said Matt McCool, Special Agent in Charge of the Secret Service.

The FBI and Homeland Security have issued warnings to police, especially to deal with the possibility of attacks like those in New Orleans. On the day of the inauguration, general traffic in Washington will be prohibited and entry points will be completely blocked.

On the other hand, hotels in Washington are about 70 percent booked, which indicates that many people will come to attend the inauguration ceremony. The security forces will also be responsible for ensuring the safety of this large number of guests.

In addition, anti-Trump protests are also expected between next Saturday and Monday. Metropolitan Police Chief Pamela Smith said that 25,000 people could come to protest on Saturday, and many more marches or demonstrations could take place.

Meanwhile, security measures have been carefully taken on Capitol Hill and the surrounding area, so that everything on the day of Trump's inauguration ceremony is carried out peacefully.

Source: Deutsche Welle