Donald Trump to take oath as US prez today
WASHINGTON, Jan 20, 2017, NYT:
Law enforcement officials are in the final stages of sealing off a heavily fortified security zone encompassing the Capitol and the historic National Mall here as they prepare for the inauguration on Friday and the substantial protests it is expected to attract.
In addition to the usual range of threats, officials from federal, state and local agencies are preparing this year for what they say could be large-scale protests aimed at disrupting the ceremony and registering disapproval of Donald Trump's presidency at the moment the world is watching his ascension to office.
A march planned for Saturday could attract as many as half a million people, one official said, putting additional stress on law enforcement.
The nexus of those threats are making this week's festivities the most difficult security challenge since the inauguration of President Barack Obama in 2009, officials said.
In addition to the usual range of threats, officials from federal, state and local agencies are preparing this year for what they say could be large-scale protests aimed at disrupting the ceremony and registering disapproval of Donald Trump's presidency at the moment the world is watching his ascension to office.
A march planned for Saturday could attract as many as half a million people, one official said, putting additional stress on law enforcement.
The nexus of those threats are making this week's festivities the most difficult security challenge since the inauguration of President Barack Obama in 2009, officials said.
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