The French website LCI said that fear has escalated in several cities of the United States, since President Donald Trump announced that chaos will occur in the country, noting that merchants in Washington DC and New York City have begun fortifying their windows for fear of possible riots on election night.
The site added that many Americans fear that Trump will announce himself the winner on Tuesday evening if he is ahead of his Democratic opponent, Joe Biden, and if the relevant authorities have denied such news, explaining that "it is false information."
In Washington, DC, a large number of shops in the city center were fortified with wooden panels constructed in front of the display windows in the stores, while the perimeter of the White House had large barriers erected, so that the White House reporter and reporter Lawrence Haim says, "We have the impression that the White House and its surroundings are under the siege".
Washington is exhausted
Washington Mayor Muriel Bowser said at a press conference last Thursday, "We know that there are some people who want to cause chaos and confusion, and we do not have specific information, but we are ready to ensure the safety of the city," and the Washington Post quoted Police Chief Peter Newswham as saying. Everything indicates that there will be tension on election night, regardless of who wins. "
In an effort to face these conditions - according to the French website - the number of police in the capital increased dramatically, at a time when many organizations announced their plans to hold rallies, one of which submitted a request for a permit for a gathering of up to 10 thousand people in a square in front of the White House, evening On November 3rd.
New York is preparing, too
For its part, New York City is also preparing for a tense and turbulent night, as Mayor Bill de Blasio said, "We are ready for everything, for many demonstrations and long-term protests, and perhaps even crowds facing each other."
Among the big brands that have fortified themselves, there is the famous Macy's store near Sixth Street that hung a sign saying that "It is best to be careful. We are tightening security measures in many of our stores", and there is also a T-Mobile store in Times Square that also took place. Procedures to protect himself.