Help me out here. I, at one time heard that RUMP could take control of the NG.

[bluestarone]

I hope he cannot interfere with the swearing in ceremony?

[dchill]

1. I fear that is why National Guard units from GOP states...

...are being sent to DC for the inauguration. I really do.

[bluestarone]

2. I cannot believe that would be accepted BUT

WOW! who knows anymore!!

[dchill]

4. Presidential powers for 200, Alex.

[paleotn]

3. They're not monolithic.

[servermsh]

5. The Inauguration is just a celebration. Only taking of the oath matters

For example, Biden could stay in Delaware and take the oath there. Then he is President at Noon.

Trump is in control of the Executive branch until then. He could order the troops to leave D.C. for example.

But none of this is happening because it doesn't stop Biden becoming President at Noon.

[Chainfire]

6. Trump knows that he is going to be fighting court battles soon, I think at this point,

He is a toothless tiger facing his last weekend in Washington, ever....

[rsdsharp]

7. From Article III, Section 2, clause one:

The President shall be Commander in Chief of the Army and Navy of the United States, and of the Militia of the several States, when called into the actual Service of the United States.

The “militia” is now the National Guard, so the technical answer is yes. As a practical matter, if he messes with the Guard troops in a way that results in more, or worse, violence, his conviction in the Senate would be assured. As would criminal charges.