China News Service, January 14th. According to foreign media reports, a US Department of Defense official said that security preparations for the president’s inauguration were strengthened again on the 13th local time, and as many as 20,000 National Guard members have been authorized to be in the United States. The Capitol and surrounding areas of Washington, DC provide security.

On January 13, local time, the U.S. House of Representatives voted to pass the impeachment clause against President Trump, accusing him of "sedition to rebellion."

During the voting in the House of Representatives of the United States, a large number of National Guard members stationed in the Capitol to strengthen security.

  According to the report, the increase in the number of National Guards means that the number of US troops in Washington may be four times the number of troops stationed in Iraq and Afghanistan combined.

Currently, there are 2500 US soldiers in each of the above-mentioned countries.

  According to reports, as many as 15,000 National Guard members have been authorized to assist in the security work of the inauguration ceremony, and 10,000 guards will be in place this weekend.

  U.S. Department of Defense officials said that the increase in the number of National Guard members is at the request of the Secret Service, the FBI and the U.S. Capitol Police.

  On January 20, local time, the United States will hold the inauguration of the new president.

The FBI has previously warned that as the inauguration approaches, Washington DC is expected to see more protests, including protests at the Capitol from January 17 to 20.