THIS IS NORMAL: FBI vetting Guard troops in DC amid fears of insider attack. “U.S. defense officials say they are worried about an insider attack or other threat from service members involved in securing President-elect Joe Biden’s inauguration, prompting the FBI to vet all of the 25,000 National Guard troops coming into Washington for the event.”

This is what happens when you define half the population as enemies of the state.

And nothing says “normal, legitimate election” like a swearing-in behind 12 feet of razor wire and 25,000 troops that you’re not sure you can trust.

UPDATE: Related:

But is it all for show?

If so, I’m not sure this is sending the signal they think.

ANOTHER UPDATE: Blowback:

Plus, Steve Cohen brings the crazy:

Biden’s pitch was that he’d restore normalcy, but America has never looked more like a banana republic.