Strict security arrangements were put in place across the country ahead of the inauguration of the new president following warnings from US intelligence agencies.
The 46th President of the United States, Joe Biden, will be sworn in next week, January 20, at the Capitol Hill in Washington, DC.
Joe Biden's swearing-in ceremony will take place between the National Hall on Capitol Hill and the Capitol Building.
The inauguration of the new president will take place in the same area where the House and other government buildings were damaged in an attack by Donald Trump supporters last week.
Other intelligence agencies, including the US Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), have expressed fears of renewed violence in the wake of violent protests by Donald Trump supporters ahead of the swearing-in ceremony.
According to the Associated Press (AP), reports from other agencies, including the FBI and Homeland Security, say there is a risk of violent protests not only on Capitol Hill but across the United States on the occasion of Biden's inauguration.
The FBI has warned that riots could break out in all 50 US states between January 16 and 20, and in the capital, Washington, between January 17 and 20.
Reuters reports that the FBI has made it clear in its report that supporters of Donald Trump may stage more dangerous demonstrations during last week's Capitol Hill riots than during the swearing-in ceremony.
Following reports from other agencies, including the FBI, Homeland Security tightened security and sent 15,000 National Security Guards to the capital, while also banning tourists from entering the country until January 24.
According to National Guard officials, 10,000 guards will initially be deployed in the Capitol Hill area, and another 5,000 will be ready to deal with an emergency at any time.
On the other hand, according to the local administration of the capital Washington, in view of the oath-taking ceremony, the entry of tourists in the Capitol Hill area will be banned from January 11 to 24.
The Capitol Hill area is usually open to tourists and people from all over the United States come to watch the swearing-in ceremony, but this time too many people will not be able to attend due to the unrest.
The Capitol Hill area houses the Supreme Court and key government buildings, including the US Congress and the lower house, and will be the venue for the new president's inauguration.
French broadcaster France 24 reported that President-elect Joe Biden told reporters he was not intimidated by reports of violent protests at the swearing-in ceremony.
Reacting to reports of unrest at the swearing-in ceremony, Biden said those responsible for damaging public property and risking people's lives should be held accountable, but did not name Donald Trump directly.
