U.S. Defense Officials Fear Insider Attack From National Guard Service Members Ahead of Inauguration

U.S defense officials are concerned about a possible insider attack from service members tasked with ensuring the security of former Vice President Joe Biden’s inauguration. The alarm has induced the FBI to vet each of the 25,000 National Guard troops that will be deployed in D.C. for the ceremony. The decision to deploy the National Guard was made due to concerns that arose following the Jan. 6 pro-Trump riots at the U.S. Capitol building. The fact that some members of the military are believed to have been a part of the unrest is only adding to the trepidation surrounding the event.-- More...