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Home  /  World  /  The US  /  US braces for potential election riots: Heightened security, National Guard on alert

US braces for potential election riots: Heightened security, National Guard on alert

by Siddhi Vinayak Misra
November 4, 2024
in The US, World
Reading Time: 3 mins read
US braces for potential election riots: Heightened security, National Guard on alert

The United States is on high alert as Election Day approaches, with memories of the 2020 post-election unrest fueling concerns of potential violence after the November 5 contest between Democratic candidate Kamala Harris and Republican Donald Trump.

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Enhanced security measures, including barriers, surveillance, and the National Guard on standby, underscore the tension surrounding what is expected to be a closely contested race.

Security tightens in Washington DC

In Washington DC, metal security fences now encircle key government sites, including the White House, the US Capitol, and the Naval Observatory—home to Vice President Kamala Harris.

This fortified perimeter mirrors precautions taken after the January 6, 2021, Capitol riot, which erupted during a congressional session to certify Electoral College results. The event remains a pivotal moment in modern US history, symbolizing the potential for post-election discord.

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The Washington Post reports that the Secret Service has erected eight-foot-high metal fences around significant areas, such as Lafayette Square and the Treasury Department complex. At the Capitol, bicycle-rack barriers add another layer of protection to prevent any breach during the crucial vote-counting period.

Election Day plans for Harris and Trump

Kamala Harris, who is constitutionally tasked with reading the final results on January 6, will monitor Election Night developments from Howard University, a location set to be tightly secured with traffic restrictions and heavy police presence. Donald Trump, meanwhile, will be in Florida, at West Palm Beach’s convention center, where the Secret Service has intensified security measures in response to past assassination attempts and anticipated crowds.

Preparations for possible unrest

Authorities have equipped election workers with panic buttons and are deploying surveillance drones at strategic points. Snipers will be stationed on rooftops of key vote-counting centers to ensure the safety of those involved in processing the results. Reports also indicate that businesses across Washington DC and other major cities have boarded up windows and doors in anticipation of potential violence or property damage.

States such as Washington, Oregon, and Nevada have placed their National Guard troops on standby, ready to respond to any disturbances that may arise after the election. This level of preparedness reflects a growing apprehension about political tensions boiling over into civil unrest.

Reflecting on past and future challenges

The 2024 election cycle has been marked by heightened polarization, and authorities are taking unprecedented steps to prevent a repeat of the chaos that gripped the nation in 2020 and early 2021. As November 5 approaches, all eyes are on how the night unfolds and whether these elaborate security measures will be enough to ensure peace in a deeply divided America.

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