Two Army National Guard members removed from inauguration duty

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Two Army National Guard members were removed from inauguration duty as part of the security vetting process to ensure troops do not have ties to extremist groups, a defense official confirmed to CNN.

It is not clear at this time if the two are connected or what incident triggered their removal but the news comes as there are now approximately 25,000 National Guard troops on the ground in Washington, DC, according to spokesman Major Aaron Thacker.

The nation's capital is on edge ahead of President-elect Joe Biden's inauguration. While much of Washington has been shut down following the deadly riot at the US Capitol on January 6, defense officials have sought to reassure the public that the troops sent to protect the inauguration are being fully vetted.

When asked to comment on the decision, the National Guard responded: "Due to operational security, we do not discuss the process nor the outcome of the vetting process for military members supporting the inauguration," and referred future questions to the Secret Service. 

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This is insane. God I’m so concerned for Gaga tomorrow idccc 😭

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Satan is trying but the Secret Service is trying harder

[MJHolland 12,725]

Someone please tell me they're just going to film Gaga from a stage in Cali please 

[LaLuna 12,732]

Gaga please, I know you don't listen to us anymore and I don't blame you but for the love of God, stay home tomorrow 

 

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Update: 12 have now been removed. 

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Not surprised. The majority of people who enlist in the military tend to be right-wingers/conservatives. And which group of people in the US tends to be “extremists?”