Nationwide Statehouses, D.C. Prepare for Potentially Violent Week

The video discusses heightened security measures following the January 6 Capitol riots, with increased National Guard presence and preparations for potential violence at state capitols. State officials hope for peaceful demonstrations, while governors have called in the National Guard and declared states of emergency. COVID-19 has altered inauguration plans, canceling public events and limiting attendance. Despite these changes, the inauguration aims to symbolize the resilience of American democracy.

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