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Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin

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Fri Sep 13, 2024, 06:37 PM Sep 2024

Secret Service: Preparations are underway to prevent another Jan. 6 [View all]

On Wednesday, the Secret Service announced its intention to beef up security around the Capitol on Jan. 6, 2025. As The Washington Post reports, that day has been designated as “a National Special Security Event” by the Department of Homeland Security and the Secret Service will coordinate with other agencies to provide security for the day.

The real genius of the United States—the feature that made the nation a wonder to others around the world in the 18th century—was the routine transfer of power. It’s something that the nation managed without having to impose this kind of security 45 times in the past.

Now, thanks to one man, a day reserved for a standard, almost ceremonial procedure, has become such a target that its defense places it on par with the most hazardous events, for good reason. Donald Trump has also been planning how he can get his supporters angry enough to attempt a second insurrection.

Meanwhile, the echos of what happened on Jan. 6, 2021, are far from over.

https://www.dailykos.com/stories/2024/9/12/2269793/-Secret-Service-Preparations-are-underway-to-prevent-another-Jan-6

Sounds like Trumpers may have some rude surprises if they decide to riot again.

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