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The FBI has received information indicating that "armed protests" are being planned in all 50 state capitals and the United States Capitol in Washington in the days leading up to President-elect Joe Biden's inauguration on 20 December. January, according to an internal bulletin obtained by CNN.
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"Armed protests are being planned in all 50 state capitols from January 16 to at least January 20, and in the United States Capitol from January 17 to January 20," he says.
“On January 8, the FBI received information about an identified group asking others to join them in the 'storming' of state, local and federal government courthouses and administrative buildings in the event that the POTUS [president of United States] be removed as president before the day of the inauguration.
This identified group is also planning to 'raid' government offices, including in the District of Columbia and in all states, regardless of whether the states certified electoral votes for Biden or Trump, on January 20, "the bulletin adds.
The bulletin, which emerged after rioters stormed the US Capitol last week, also suggests there are threats of an "uprising" if President Donald Trump is removed via the 25th Amendment before inauguration day. .
In addition, the FBI is tracking reports of "various threats to harm President-elect Biden before the presidential inauguration," the bulletin says.
"Additional reports indicate threats against Vice President-elect Harris and President Pelosi," he adds.
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ABC News was the first to report to the FBI bulletin about the protests.
Shanon Banner, a spokesman for the Michigan State Police, said they are aware of the march to state capitols being promoted online and will continue to watch for security threats.
“Our security planning is fluid and the necessary adjustments are made, day by day,” said Banner.
“The security enhancements that can be implemented include both visible and invisible measures.
In general, we do not discuss security measures, but I can confirm that as a precaution, we will increase our visible presence on Capitol Hill for the next two weeks starting today.
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