The FBI will review troops for fear of an internal attack on Biden

Washington – U.S. defense officials say they are worried about a possible internal attack or other threat from troops who will participate in security during the inauguration of the president-elect Joe Biden, In the face of which the FBI will examine each of the 25,000 National Guard soldiers who will come to Washington for the event.

The huge company reflects the extraordinary security concerns that have seized Washington after the deadly January 6 insurrection at the Federal Capitol by protesters in favor of the president Donald Trump. And it hints at fears that some of the same people assigned to protect the city over the next few days could pose a threat to the incoming president and other prominent figures in the audience.

Army Secretary Ryan McCarthy told AP on Sunday that authorities are aware of the potential threat, and warned commanders to be vigilant for any issues in their ranks as the investiture approaches. However, so far he and other leaders say they have seen no evidence of threats, and officials said they found nothing irregular in the reviews.

“We are continually reviewing the process, and taking a second and third look at each of the individuals assigned to this operation,” McCarthy said in an interview after he and other military leaders conducted a thorough security exercise of three hours in preparation for Wednesday’s investiture. He said members of the Guard are also being trained to identify possible internal threats.