The US authorities are tightening security measures in Washington in an unprecedented way.

In preparation for the inauguration of President-elect Joe Biden next Wednesday, amid fears of attacks by right-wing extremists, while outgoing President Donald Trump leaves the White House with the lowest popularity level in 4 years.

Al-Jazeera correspondent Nasser Al-Husseini said that the current scene in Washington, about 10 days after the storming of Congress by supporters of Trump, may not be seen by the Americans even during the attacks of September 11, 2001.

He added that the American capital is subject to a tight security blockade from the outside and inside, as security forces are heavily deployed at the entrances leading to them, around Congress and sensitive federal headquarters, pointing to the spread of thousands of reservists and National Guard members with enormous firepower to deal with any security event before, during and after Biden inauguration.

The Al-Jazeera correspondent added that it would be difficult for any of the protest groups supporting Trump or others to enter Washington from outside it, and if there were groups in the city, they would not be able to move except in one or two neighborhoods.

Earlier, the Al-Jazeera correspondent reported that the commander of the National Guard in Washington had ordered training of the personnel protecting the inauguration ceremony of the new US president in dealing with explosive devices.

And the US authorities had confirmed, after the end of the congressional storming, that explosives were found in the vicinity of the headquarters of the National Committee of the Republican and Democratic parties.

Possible attacks


The US Department of Defense (the Pentagon) announced yesterday that it had agreed to deploy 25,000 soldiers to secure the inauguration ceremony, in addition to the deployment of National Guard personnel in all states and Washington, DC.

The Federal Bureau of Investigation "FBI" (FBI) warned of the possibility of explosive devices during the demonstrations related to Biden's inauguration.

The warning comes at a time when US security agencies are trying to monitor any signs of extremist right-wing groups preparing for attacks during the inauguration ceremony.

Reuters quoted officials in intelligence and law enforcement agencies in the United States, as they feared it would be difficult to monitor the conversations of local extremist groups through communication platforms days before the inauguration.

For his part, "POLITICO" reported that the training for the ceremony was postponed from Sunday to Monday due to security concerns.

Bloomberg also reported that US airlines have expanded the ban on passengers carrying firearms on board planes bound for the Washington, DC area, prior to the presidential inauguration.

Despite tensions and fears of possible attacks during the inauguration, Biden said yesterday he felt safe.

US Vice President Mike Pence pledged to ensure security during the inauguration.

In the context, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said that a comprehensive security check should be conducted as this event approaches, noting that she has asked retired General Russell Honorary to supervise an immediate review of the security infrastructure and interagency operations, command and control.

New information


, meanwhile, is revealing more details about the events of the congressional storming that shocked the United States and the world.

Al-Jazeera correspondent Nasser Al-Husseini said that the intruders, including former soldiers, tried to reach the Speaker of Parliament.

He added that Pence was 60 seconds away from being attacked or kidnapped.

For its part, the Associated Press said that at least 22 of those who participated in the congressional storming had received military training inside or outside the US military.

In the context, the French Press Agency quoted experts as saying that the videos, photos and communications that were analyzed indicate a disturbing level of preparation for the storming of Congress, which left dead and wounded.

Earlier, it was reported that some of the intruders may have planned to kill or kidnap lawmakers in Congress, but the acting attorney general of Washington DC said that the investigators have not yet come up with evidence to prove this.

The American security services arrested dozens of those involved in the storming operation, and some of them were accused of rebellion, while the US Department of Justice stated that 275 criminal cases had been opened in those events.

Investigation and trial


Meanwhile, CNN reported that the Speaker of the US House of Representatives will send Trump's impeachment note to the Senate next week.

Pelosi said - in a press conference yesterday evening - that if it is proven that members of Congress were involved in the recent events, measures will be taken against them.

She added that officials are preparing for Trump's trial, which will be transferred to the Senate, but she declined to set a date for the transfer of the trial, and said that this would be known in time.

Trump's popularity


On the other hand, 64% of American voters showed a positive attitude towards President-elect Joe Biden and his behavior, as he prepared to enter the White House.

And a Pew Research Institute poll showed that 58 percent of Americans are satisfied with the work Biden did in explaining his plans and policies.

57% also approved of the personalities chosen by the president-elect to occupy senior positions in his administration.

On the other hand, the poll showed that President Donald Trump is leaving the White House with a support rate of no more than 29%, which is the lowest approval rating for him since he took office.

The percentage of Trump supporters who describe his behavior as bad has doubled in the past two months, from 10 to 20%.

And 68 percent of those polled said Trump should not be a major national political figure for the coming years.

And 52% said that Trump bears heavy responsibility for the violence and destruction caused by his supporters during the storming of the Capitol Building.

And 54% said it would be better for Trump to be removed from office, and for his deputy, Mike Pence, to complete the remaining days of his term.