National Guard Members Removed From Inauguration Security For Having Ties To Far-Right Fringe Groups
Two Army National Guard members have been removed from Joe Biden’s inauguration security mission after it was discovered that they had ties to the right-wing fringe groups.
The tow guards were apart of the 25,000 troops sent to protect the Capital after January 6th’s violent riots on the Capitol building.ED:
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According to ABC News, no other details were offered.
“Due to operational security, we do not discuss the process nor the outcome of the vetting process for military members supporting the inauguration,” said a National Guard statement.
The FBI has previously warned that extremists, including QAnon followers could potentially pose as troops to infiltrate the inauguration.
“All incoming National Guard members supporting the DCNG, local and federal authorities go through a credentialing process,” said Matt Murphy, a National Guard Bureau spokesman.
As we reported, just last week, 2 US Capitol Police officers have been suspended, with at least 10 more under investigation over the deadly Pro-Trump riot and assault on the Capitol last week.
In their investigation, federal agents are currently looking at whether current and former law enforcement officials played any roles in the riot. It’s reported that one of the officers suspended took a selfie with a rioter that helped overtake the Capitol, while another suspended wore a “Make America Great Again” hat, and directed the mob inside the building.
