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The massive undertaking underscores fears that some of the very people assigned to protect Washington could threaten the incoming administration.
WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. defense officials say they are worried about an insider attack or other threat from service members involved in securing President-elect Joe Biden’s inauguration, prompting the FBI to vet all of the 25,000 National Guard troops coming into Washington for the event.
The massive undertaking reflects the extraordinary security concerns that have gripped Washington following the deadly Jan. 6 insurrection at the U.S. Capitol by pro-Trump rioters. And it 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.
Multiple officials said the process began as the first Guard troops began deploying to D.C. more than a week ago. And they said it is slated to be complete by Wednesday.
“The question is, is that all of them? Are there others?” said McCarthy. “We need to be conscious of it and we need to put all of the mechanisms in place to thoroughly vet these men and women who would support any operations like this.”
In a situation like this one, FBI vetting would involve running peoples’ names through databases and watchlists maintained by the bureau to see if anything alarming comes up. That could include involvement in prior investigations or terrorism-related concerns, said David Gomez, a former FBI national security supervisor in Seattle.
Defense Officials Fear Inside Attack At Inauguration, Prompting FBI To Vet Guard
The massive undertaking underscores fears that some of the very people assigned to protect Washington could threaten the incoming administration.www.huffpost.com
This is scary. I'm thankful they're being vetted. I've heard several stories about how domestic terrorists have infiltrated the National Guard and military. Who protects us from them? What do you think?
More crazy conspiracy theories from the leftist loons.
Where's the conspiracy?
It's all over the news today that the FBI is vetting the National Guardsmen.
Given that more than a few of the rioters were ex-cops, cops, ex-military and military, it only makes sense, you stupid fucking idiot.
Check this out, azzhat:
"""Timothy Hale-Cusanelli
- Arrested or charged on: 1/12/21
- Home state: New Jersey
Knowingly entering or remaining in any restricted building or grounds without lawful authority; Disrupting the orderly conduct of government business; Violent entry and disorderly conduct in a Capitol building; Parading, demonstrating, or picketing in a Capitol building; Obstructing a law enforcement officer during a civil disorder
What happened
Hale is enlisted in the Army Reserves, a contractor at Naval Weapons Station Earle and has a "Secret" security clearance and "access to a variety of munitions," according to court records.""""
January 6 Capitol Riot Arrests
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