Washington prepares for protests
Police may carry out mass arrests as 900,000 people are expected in the US capital for Trump’s presidential inauguration
Washington — Washington will turn into a virtual fortress ahead of Donald Trump’s presidential inauguration on Friday, as the US capital braces for a large number of protesters expected during the Republican’s swearing-in. Police have forecast that about 900,000 people, both supporters and opponents, will flood Washington for the inauguration ceremony, which includes the swearing-in on the steps of the US Capitol and a parade to the White House along streets thronged with onlookers. Many of those attending will be protesters irate about the New York real estate developer’s demeaning comments about women, immigrants and Muslims, a vow to repeal the sweeping healthcare reform law known as "Obamacare" and plans to build a wall along the US-Mexico border. Trump’s supporters admire his experience in business and view him as an outsider and problem-solver. About 28,000 security personnel, kilometres of fencing, roadblocks, street barricades and dump trucks laden with sand will be part of ...
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