Tag: inauguration

Kenya Inaugurates Ruto as New President

Kenya’s President William Ruto was inaugurated in Nairobi on Sept. 13, in a ceremony attended by more than 20 heads of state and government dignitaries, days after the country’s Supreme Court upheld his election win. Ruto’s inauguration was a smooth transition of power, with outgoing President Uhuru Kenyatta handing over to him the instruments of…


A Small but Practical Step to Start Dismantling the Regime

Commentary Back in January, I wrote a practical column, that is, a column that, unlike so many opinion columns, actually put forth a simple pragmatic suggestion that, if implemented, would ease partisan tensions and otherwise improve life across the fruited plain. In brief, I suggested that the next presidential inauguration take place somewhere other than…


National Guard Presence in Capital Unusual and Unnecessary: Former Military Intelligence Officer

The continued presence of at least 5,000 members of the National Guard in Washington until March is unusual, unprecedented, unnecessary, and is in danger of becoming akin to an “occupation force,” a former military intelligence officer said Monday. Retired Lt. Steven Rogers, a former FBI Joint Terrorism Task Force member, suggested that the planned presence of thousands…


Rep. Jeff Van Drew: Mass National Guard Deployment During Inauguration Was ‘Overkill’

Rep. Jeff Van Drew (R-N.J.) has called the deployment of tens of thousands of National Guard troops on inauguration day hypocrisy and “overkill.” Democrat-turned-Republican Van Drew, who serves as a member of the House Homeland Security Committee, told Newsmax on Saturday that he thought it was hypocritical of Democrats to send tens of thousands of…


More Than 150 National Guard in Washington for Inauguration Test Positive for Coronavirus

WASHINGTON—Between 150 and 200 National Guard deployed to Washington, D.C., to provide security for President Joe Biden’s inauguration have tested positive for the coronavirus, a U.S. official said on Friday. The U.S. government imposed unprecedented security measures in the city following the deadly Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol by supporters of former President Donald…


No Security Incidents Involving National Guard on Inauguration Day: Spokesperson

The approximately 25,000 National Guard members in Washington for President Joe Biden’s inauguration didn’t have to deal with any security problems, a spokesperson said Thursday. “There were no reported security incidents involving the National Guard on duty yesterday for inauguration support,” Maj. Matt Murphy, the spokesperson, told The Epoch Times via email. Guard personnel descended…


National Guard Protected Inauguration Without Incident, Spokesman Says

The approximately 25,000 National Guard members in Washington to help protect President Joe Biden’s inauguration didn’t have to deal with any security problems, a spokesman said Jan. 21. “There were no reported security incidents involving the National Guard on duty yesterday for inauguration support,” Maj. Matt Murphy told The Epoch Times via email. Guard personnel…


NTD News Today Full Broadcast (Jan. 21)

President Joe Biden takes his first executive actions; Biden swears in the first round of appointees; and world leaders congratulate Biden on his inauguration.


Video: Live Q&A: Biden Admin Starts by Rolling Back Trump Programs, Focusing On ‘Racial Equity’

Joe Biden was sworn in as the 46th president of the United States on Jan. 20 during a high security inauguration in Washington. Donald Trump did not attend, and instead held a separate goodbye event before leaving for Florida. As the new administration starts, in this live Q&A with Crossroads host Joshua Philipp we’ll take…


NTD Evening News Full Broadcast (Jan. 20)

Joe Biden has officially been inaugurated as President of the United States, President Trump gave supporters a message about the future before departing the White House, and Beijing sanctions 28 Trump Administration officials from traveling to China.