The Biden-Harris DHS designated the January 6, 2025, electoral vote tallying a “National Special Security Event” to criminalize election protests.
“The designation empowers the Secret Service to lead security planning and provide extensive resources to state and local authorities assisting with its implementation. It will mean unprecedented levels of security when Congress certifies the results of the presidential election.” Politico reported.
“National Special Security Events are events of the highest national significance,” Eric Ranaghan, special agent in charge of the Secret Service’s Dignitary Protective Division, said in a statement. “The U.S. Secret Service, in collaboration with our federal, state, and local partners are committed to developing and implementing a comprehensive and integrated security plan to ensure the safety and security of this event and its participants.”
Politico reported:
The federal government has for the first time declared that the certification of the presidential vote next year will be treated as a “national special security event” — an acknowledgment that the once-routine part of the democratic process now carries special risk.
The designation by Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas places the Jan. 6 session of Congress on the same security footing as major events such as the Super Bowl or U.N. General Assembly.
It authorizes measures aimed at preventing a reprise of the riot at the Capitol by supporters of Donald Trump seeking to overturn the results of the 2020 election.
JUST IN: DHS designates Jan. 6, 2025 tallying of electoral votes–that led to 2021 riot–as National Security Special Event. Label unlocks additional aid/security. Means DC to be armed camp from New Year’s through Inauguration @johnnysaks130 @kyledcheney https://t.co/ww8Bme6LWp
— Josh Gerstein (@joshgerstein) September 12, 2024
