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Hundreds of Pennsylvania National Guard members will be deployed to Washington, D.C., for President-elect Donald Trump's inauguration later this month. More than 750 soldiers and airmen will support the District of Columbia National Guard to ensure the event's safety, according to State Public Affairs Officer Wayne V. Hall. This deployment follows a similar effort in 2021 when approximately 1,000 Pennsylvania National Guard members supported President Joe Biden's inauguration.
The inauguration, marking Trump's second term, will take place on Monday (January 20), coinciding with Martin Luther King Jr. Day. The event will include a luncheon at the Capitol and a parade, with a "victory rally" scheduled for the day before at Capital One Arena. As reported by ABC27, the inauguration is part of a busy month in Washington, D.C., which also includes the start of the 119th Congress and funeral services for former President Jimmy Carter.
The Pennsylvania National Guard's participation underscores the importance of security during the inauguration, which is expected to draw a large crowd. The event will be the 60th presidential inauguration in U.S. history. Yahoo News notes that the inauguration will feature several events, highlighting the significance of the day.
