'I never imagined this': Washington prepares for an inauguration under siege

Presence of military garrison in city on a scale not seen since the civil war a reminder that endemic racism remains a greater menace to national security than any external threatUS politics – live coverageIn easier times, the Metropolitan African Methodist Episcopal church would be crowded, especially on the Sunday morning before a presidential inauguration a few blocks away. Related: Biden will appeal for unity as US braces for violence by Trump supporters Continue reading... https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2021/jan/17/washington-inauguration-national-guard-capitol-donald-trump-joe-biden #us_capitol_breach #us_news #us_politics #biden_inauguration