There are growing fears about potential unrest in the days following the declaration of the result of the United States highly contentious presidential election. To mitigate the risk of unrest, Washington D.C. and several key swing states ramped up security measures in anticipation of election night and beyond. Law enforcement agencies, including the U.S. Capitol Police, are preparing for potential protests, particularly near government buildings like the U.S. Capitol, White House, and federal courts. “We are preparing for a peaceful process, but we are also aware of the potential for unrest,” said Bowser at a recent press briefing. However, the nation is hoping that whoever wins the election that the long-standing tradition of peaceful transitions of power will hold.

Source: Nigerian Tribune November 05, 2024 19:34 UTC