China News Service, Washington, January 13 (Reporter Chen Mengtong) The US Department of Defense issued a memorandum signed by members of the US Joint Chiefs of Staff on the 13th, stating that the violent attack on Congress is a direct attack on the US constitutional procedures and the US military will "support And defend the Constitution and oppose all enemies at home and abroad."

　　This memorandum was collectively signed on the 12th by 8 members including the chairman of the US Joint Chiefs of Staff Milly.

The Pentagon also released a group photo of the above-mentioned eight people.

　　The Pentagon stated that in this "unprecedented information," members of the Joint Chiefs of Staff told servicemen that the January 6 attack on the Capitol was a direct attack on the US Constitutional procedures.

　　The memorandum stated that the act of attacking Congress "is not in accordance with the rule of law."

The right to freedom of speech and assembly does not give anyone the right to resort to violence, sedition and rebellion.

"As soldiers, we must embody the values ​​and ideals of the country. We support and defend the Constitution. Any behavior that undermines the constitutional procedures not only violates our traditions, values ​​and oaths, but is also illegal."

　　The memorandum emphasizes that the U.S. military "will obey the orders of legitimate civilian leaders, support the civilian regime to protect people's lives and property, ensure public safety, and be fully committed to protecting and defending the U.S. Constitution."

　　According to the memorandum, according to the Constitution, President-elect Biden, who is certified by the states and courts and confirmed by Congress, will be sworn in on January 20, 2021, becoming the 46th commander-in-chief of the US military.

　　Regarding security issues during the president’s inauguration, Biden’s transition team issued a statement on the 13th, saying that Biden heard relevant briefings from the FBI, Secret Service and Homeland Security teams that day.

The team is working with the current government to obtain as much information about the threat as possible in preparation for preventing and preventing violent sabotage or attacks.

　　"The transfer of power is the touchstone of the US political system." The statement said that the Biden team will also ensure the smooth transfer of control and command of US homeland security and government law enforcement agencies.

　　On the same day, the U.S. House of Representatives voted with 232 votes in favor and 197 votes against, and voted to pass the impeachment clause against President Trump, accusing him of "sedition to rebellion."

Trump became the first president in American history to be impeached twice.

　　Trump twice urged his supporters to "not be violent, not illegal, or sabotage" through written statements and video speeches by the White House.

In the statement, he used three capitalized "NO" to say, "This is not what I advocate, nor is it what the United States advocates. I call on all Americans to help ease tension and calm anger."

　　Subsequently, the White House official social media account released a 5-minute video of Trump's speech.

"I unequivocally condemn the violence that occurred last week," Trump said. "There is absolutely no place for violence and destruction in our country."

　　According to the FBI, the US extreme right-wing organization has launched activities, calling for armed demonstrations in Washington and state capitals from the 16th to the 20th.

Washington police announced on the 13th that in response to the security of the president's inauguration, more than 20,000 National Guard members will be deployed in Washington.

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