Federal and local authorities in Washington, D.C., installed security fences around two locations on Sunday, preparing for potential protests and riots following the November 5 election.
Fences were erected around the White House and Vice President Kamala Harris’ residence at the Naval Observatory, Fox News reported. Washington, D.C., Democratic Mayor Muriel Bowser said the enhanced security measures would continue through Inauguration Day in January. A statement from the Secret Service explained that the security fences “are not in response to any specific issue but are part of wide-ranging public safety preparations for Tuesday’s election.”
Last week, stores and restaurants in the nation’s capital boarded up windows in preparation for potential threats following the election results. NewsNation reported that D.C. Police Chief Pamela A. Smith said the city is deploying 3,300…
