The Secret Service will increase security measures on January 6, 2025, to prevent another riot at the Capitol.
The USSS stated that D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser requested additional security.
The USSS will increase security on Jan. 6, 2025, to safeguard the Electoral College vote count at the Capitol.
The USSS has confirmed the security measures for Jan. 6, 2025, which has been designated a National Special Security Event by the Secretary of Homeland Security.
"The designation of an event as a National Special Security Event grants the U.S. Secret Service the responsibility of leading the operational security plan, with significant resources from the federal government and state and local partners available for implementation."
The 2025 presidential inauguration, scheduled for January 20, has been designated as a National Special Security Event and Mayor Muriel Bowser of Washington, D.C. requested increased security, the agency stated.
"The USSS has granted a National Special Security Event designation for the first time for a Certification of Electoral Votes, following a request from the DC Mayor and recommendations from various reports, including the House Select January 6 Committee and the Government Accountability Office."
The electoral voting session has been deemed a "highly significant" event by Special Agent Eric Ranaghan of the USSS's Dignitary Protective Division.
He stated that the U.S. Secret Service, along with our federal, state, and local partners, are dedicated to creating a comprehensive and integrated security plan to safeguard this event and its attendees.
A formal planning process will commence with the convening of an Executive Steering Committee comprising senior representatives from federal, state and local law enforcement and public safety partners.
The Electoral College vote count was opposed by thousands of supporters of former President Trump who stormed the Capitol on January 6, 2021.
During a presidential debate with Vice President Kamala Harris on Tuesday night, ABC host David Muir questioned Trump about any regrets he may have about January 6th.
The Republican nominee stated that they had no involvement in the matter, except for being asked to give a speech.
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