FBI vetting Guard troops in DC amid fears of insider attack
FBI vetting Guard troops in DC amid fears of insider attack subscribe my channel KBTX NEWS 3 / @kbtxnews3426 EMAIL: [email protected] Facebook Page: / kbtxnews3 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. Army Secretary Ryan McCarthy told The Associated Press on Sunday that officials are conscious of the potential threat, and he warned commanders to be on the lookout for any problems within their ranks as the inauguration approaches. So far, however, he and other leaders say they have seen no evidence of any threats, and officials said the vetting hadn’t flagged any issues that they were aware of. We’re continually going through the process, and taking second, third looks at every one of the individuals assigned to this operation,” McCarthy said in an interview after he and other military leaders went through an exhaustive, three-hour security drill in preparation for Wednesday’s inauguration. He said Guard members are also getting training on how to identify potential insider threats. About 25,000 members of the National Guard are streaming into Washington from across the country — at least two and a half times the number for previous inaugurals. And while the military routinely reviews service members for extremist connections, the FBI screening is in addition to any previous monitoring. 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. Several officials discussed military planning on condition of anonymity. “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 inaugural address, Biden will appeal to national unity • In inaugural address, Biden will appeal to... Couple married 33 years dies from COVID 19 just 1 day apart • Couple married 33 years dies from COVID 19... Far right personality ‘Baked Alaska’ arrested in Capitol riot probe • Far right personality ‘Baked Alaska’ arres... Joe Biden Introduces Members of his Science Team | Live Streamed Saturday, 16 January 2021 • Joe Biden Introduces Members of his Scienc... Biden Science will be at `forefront’ of his administration • Biden Science will be at `forefront’ of hi... House arrest plan for invader of Pelosi’s office halted • House arrest plan for invader of Pelosi’s ... Biden’s virus plan 100 million shots just the start • Biden’s virus plan 100 million shots just... Capitol rioters included highly trained ex military and cops • Capitol rioters included highly trained ex... Trump to leave Washington on morning of Biden’s inauguration • Trump to leave Washington on morning of Bi... Pelosi’s nine impeachment managers hope to ‘finish the job’ • Pelosi’s nine impeachment managers hope to... donald trump,fbi vetting national guard,rumble with michael moore,kamala harris inauguration,martin luther king jr day,inauguration of joe biden,nbc news,michael moore,live video,micheal moore,secret service,rumble media,rumble news,inauguration security,biden inauguration,george floyd protests,nbc news live,nbc news live stream,nbc news now live,black lives matter,nbc news now
