The U.S. Secret Service plans to use drones before and after the inauguration as part of increased security measures in response to the recent terrorist attack in New Orleans.
On January 3, USSS Special Agent in Charge Matt McCool, in charge of the Washington Field Office, announced extensive security protocols in place in Washington, D.C., during the month of January, particularly during the swearing-in of the new Congress and funerals. It was announced that drones would be introduced in some areas. Events of the late President Jimmy Carter and the upcoming inauguration.
“We advise everyone that the Secret Service uses drones as part of its comprehensive security plan, but please do not be alarmed if you see these assets during events or training in the coming days.” McCool said Two weeks ago.
McCool later repeated that statement at a news conference Monday. “The Secret Service's comprehensive security plan continues to use drones as part of our protection. [plan]” he said. Susan Crabtree Real Clear Politics. “Please do not be alarmed if you see these assets during inauguration ceremonies or training in the coming days.”
“Every four years, the school district proudly supports a peaceful transition of power.”
in statement D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser (D), who recently spoke with her on Monday. President-elect Donald Trumpsaid local and federal law enforcement agencies have been preparing for the inauguration for a year. “Every four years, the District is proud to support the peaceful transition of power,” she said. “We are proud of this responsibility and are grateful to our federal partners, local agencies, and community members for working together to ensure a safe and secure event.”
In addition to drones, law enforcement officials plan to use high-visibility patrols, fences, and barriers to keep the area safe.
The Secret Service plans to use a drone after Shamsuddin Jabbar, a 42-year-old Islamic terrorist from Texas, appears to have driven a rented truck through a crowd celebrating on Bourbon Street in New Orleans early on the 20th. was announced. New Year's Day. The brutal assault left 15 people dead and 35 injured.
Just a few hours later, Sgt. Matthew Alan Leiblesberger drove his Tesla Cybertruck to the Trump Hotel in Las Vegas, where the vehicle exploded. Leiblsberger, 37, was later found dead of unknown causes. self-inflicted gunshot wound.
Because the Las Vegas incident occurred shortly after the New Orleans attack, and because the Cybertruck was associated with Elon Musk, a strong ally of President Trump, Libersberger used the explosion to make a political move. Some speculated that he intended to make a statement.
The motive in the incident is still under investigation, but Libersberger sent an email shortly before his death, linking him to allegations of war crimes in Afghanistan and behind a drone seen flying near the New Jersey coast. He claimed to have inside information about a purpose.
“What we have seen with 'drones' is the operational use of gravity propulsion system-powered aircraft, most recently by China on the East Coast, but also by the United States throughout history,” Libersberger wrote. “Only we and China have this capability. Our public location for this activity in this box is below. China has been firing from submarines in the Atlantic for years, but this activity… has become more active recently. For now, it's just a show of force, and they're using it the same way they used balloons. ”
The New Jersey drones, which began appearing in November, raised widespread concerns about U.S. security and possible government and/or foreign surveillance. Although the FAA claimed earlier this year that most of the drones are actually airplanes, stars, or “authorized drones,” the FAA has nevertheless published a list of areas in New Jersey where drone use is restricted. expanded.
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