ANNAPOLIS, MD—Today, the chief executives of Maryland, the District of Columbia, and Virginia held a joint call to discuss planning for the 59th Presidential Inauguration. The call covered recent requests by D.C. to the federal government, and the leaders discussed the need for enhanced planning and preparation compared to previous inaugurations given the chaos, injury, and death experienced at the United States Capitol during the insurrection on January 6, 2021. The mayor and the governors agreed to urge Americans not to come into Washington, D.C. for the Inauguration and to instead participate virtually.
They issued the following statement:
“January 6, 2021 is now a seminal moment in American history. We are grateful for the courageous efforts of every law enforcement officer, Guard member, and first responder who heroically worked to secure the Capitol and ensure our nation’s democracy prevailed.
“On January 20, there will be a transition of power, and we will work together, and with our partners in the federal government, to ensure the safety of the National Capital Region. Due to the unique circumstances surrounding the 59th Presidential Inauguration, including last week’s violent insurrection as well as the ongoing and deadly COVID-19 pandemic, we are taking the extraordinary step of encouraging Americans not to come to Washington, D.C. and to instead participate virtually.
“In this very trying time, January 6 was a dark moment for our nation. But we know that we will get through this period because American ideals are stronger than one extreme ideology. Together, we will overcome extremism and get back to the work of our residents.”
isn`t the inauguration a D.C. problem why is maryland sticking their taxpayer money into it?
Hogan needs to change his party choice he is and always operates on the left and hangs on their every word. Can we sign a partition now to impeach him ASAP?
The only bad thing I saw that happened was a black police officer shot and killed an unarmed WHITE female . White lives matter TOOOOO.
The three stooges! Traitor Larry should be quite happy in the company of his comrades. They are just like peas in a pod.
Dam right you commie pig jan 6 a day that will live in infamy..” the commies are coming the commies are coming” ..and you hogan when this all plays out you will be on the wrong side of history
Don’t keep using “dark moment” , try to recall “we the people”. You work for the people, but seem to think you are the “boss man”. Wrong! The people are tired of it.
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