A reporter says that after what sources have told her, she believes that President Trump’s inauguration was moved inside not because of cold weather, but because of deep concerns over security.
RealClearPolitics National Political Correspondent Susan Crabtree published a lengthy post on X explaining how she has come to this conclusion.
????Decision to Cancel Outdoor Inauguration Events — Weather or Security Related? + other Security Concerns:
— Susan Crabtree (@susancrabtree) January 18, 2025
Over the last 24 hrs numerous colleagues and friends have asked me what Secret Service sources are saying about the cancellation of outdoor events for President-elect… pic.twitter.com/I6HBkAcmrD
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Over the last 24 hrs numerous colleagues and friends have asked me what Secret Service sources are saying about the cancellation of outdoor events for President-elect Trump’s inauguration. I will give you the unvarnished report of what I’m hearing while being extremely sensitive about trying not to make attendees more jittery than they already are.
Most USSS sources I’ve discussed this with are sticking to the stiff upper lip, curt response: The cancellations are simply weather-related.
But a few sources I trust have said the extreme weather is good cover to make things much safer because of the heightened security environment. The Secret Service has a zero-fail mission, and there is absolutely no room for errors. The USSS operates in extreme weather environments all the time — but it’s different when you have hundreds of thousands — if not more — people converging near a protectee at an outdoor event after two assassination attempts and several long-term known threats.
What the FBI said Monday — that it was not tracking any credible threats against the inauguration was laughable– especially after the ISIS-inspired terrorist who slammed into a crowd on NYE in New Orleans. Trust in the FBI has been completely eroded. Even at Jimmy Carter’s ceremonial lying in wait at the capitol, there were two lone actors the U.S. police interdicted trying to disrupt the event — one with a machete and another who tried to blow up his car near the Capitol, the U.S. Capitol Police chief Thomas Manger said Monday.
??The last inauguration that was conducted inside the Capitol was Ronald Reagan’s second swearing-in. Reagan was the only other president in the last four decades to have been shot and nearly killed by a would-be assassin. It occurred during his first term.
Is this simply a coincidence? After what I heard from sources, I don’t believe it is.
I’m told by a well-positioned source that there have been deep concerns among some federal law enforcement officials about the open spaces surrounding the capitol where the ticket-holding Inauguration attendees were supposed to be sitting — whether that area and any area around the Capitol is going to be open to the public — and if so, why are there no magnetometers being positioned to screen people before they are let in.
Secret Service sources tell me there will be NO ONE allowed in those open spaces on the mall next to the Capitol, and they will have numerous post-standers guarding the perimeter with many security sweeps near the Capitol complex. Everyone inside the Capitol, except members of Congress and Supreme Court justices, will be screened through magnetometers.
If anyone tries to climb the fence with apparent or obvious lethal force (either what looks like an explosive vest or a gun drawn) to get into those areas, they will be shot on the spot, Secret Service sources are telling me. This is one likely reason why a dozen police departments are reportedly refusing to help provide security for the inauguration — they do not like the Secret Service’s aggressive rules of engagement.
The USSS, military, homeland security agents, and national guard are not messing around – no funny business or aggressive actions to scale fences or bring them down will be tolerated.
There is a Secret Service press conference at 4 p.m. I will be set with questions — please let me know what you would like asked.
This is a smart move. I really believe Trumps life will be in constant danger during his term, much more so than any other President in recent history.
— Joseph (@_Semper_Virilis) January 18, 2025
I don't trust the Secret Service outside or inside.
— roving (@roving71776904) January 19, 2025
Does the increased security have anything to do with the DHS/ FBI failing to stop 2 assassination attempts on Trump or the DHS letting Al Qaeda terrorists across the border and deciding not to track them?
— Graft (@kentron5S) January 18, 2025
Members of congress should also be security screened. Can't trust quite a few of them. With dollars coming from foreign countries, combined with their greed for money, they would not hesitate to do the worst.
— America First (@trackerNC) January 19, 2025
Be Pres. Trumps bodyguard, eyes and ears . Keep camera ready in case someone is the enemy https://t.co/b5qesIrS9N
— Theann (@TheannBat1) January 19, 2025
As we highlighted yesterday, some even believe that the swearing in ceremony could be moved to the White House, however unlikely that is with just hours to go.
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Hiding now? No one who really wants to harm the fraud would be deterred. Inside outside no difference.
Take your TDS meds regularly, the doctor says they work better, especially for commies.
By they way, you gotta admit that Melania makes Dr Jill look like trailer trash.
Commies, by nature, are just violent. Anything doesn’t march in locked goosestep with their ideology automatically warrants violent retaliation.