China News Service, January 18, reported that the inauguration of the new president of the United States will be held on January 20.
In the past few days, security measures in the heart of Washington, DC have become increasingly stringent.
As of the 17th, about 15,000 National Guard soldiers arrived in Washington, DC; on the other hand, when President Trump was about to step down, his approval rating dropped to the lowest level of his presidential career.
Data map: On January 13, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the impeachment clause against President Trump with 232 votes in favor and 197 votes against it, accusing him of "inciting rebellion."
During the voting in the House of Representatives, a large number of National Guard members stationed in the Capitol to strengthen security.
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FBI warns 50 states
As of the morning of the 17th local time, 15,000 National Guard soldiers arrived in Washington, DC to ensure the safety of the inauguration of President-elect Biden.
According to the Pentagon’s previous statement, as many as 25,000 National Guard soldiers have been authorized to assist the security of the president’s inauguration.
At the same time, the US Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) warned the police that from the 16th until the inauguration of President-elect Biden on the 20th, armed demonstrations may occur outside the parliaments of all 50 states.
More than ten states, including Michigan, Virginia, Wisconsin, Pennsylvania, and Washington, have deployed police forces to strengthen security and protect the safety of state assemblies.
The center of Washington, DC was almost empty. The streets near the Capitol were blocked, and militiamen in camouflage uniforms were in place throughout the center.
There were sporadic demonstrations in the United States on the 16th, but most of the state legislatures remained calm.
Data map: US President Trump.
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Trump approval rating drops to 4-year low
According to a poll released by CNN on the 17th, Trump is about to end his term of office with the lowest approval rate of his presidential career.
On the same day, a poll released by the ABC/Washington Post showed that 68% of American respondents opposed Trump's self-pardoning of any federal crimes he might have committed.
According to the report, CNN released a poll showing that 34% of respondents said they recognized Trump's work performance.
According to reports, this is 1 percentage point lower than Trump's low point in previous polls.
Before the November 2020 election, its approval rate was 42%.
However, this poll shows that the recognition of Trump's work performance is still very high among Republicans, reaching 80%, but this has fallen by 14 percentage points since October 2020.
In addition, the ABC/Washington Post poll found that before the inauguration of the president, 67% of American respondents recognized Biden’s approach to the president’s transition, but only half believed that he would make the right decisions for the future of the United States. Decided to have no expectations on whether he can lead the United States forward on key issues.