Biden no longer taking Amtrak to inauguration amid security concerns

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President-elect Joe Biden will no longer take Amtrak to Washington next week to be sworn in as president, two officials familiar with the planning tell CNN, a sudden change that comes amid dramatically heightened security surrounding the inauguration

A decision was made this week for Biden not to take the 90-minute ride from his namesake station in Wilmington, Delaware, officials said, with at least some of the concerns hinging on his arrival at Union Station in Washington, which is only blocks from the now heavily fortified US Capitol.Biden Transition

Biden previously had instructed his team to keep moving forward with the plans for inauguration, including taking the Amtrak, and to not be deterred by the deadly riot at the US Capitol last week or by complications caused by the coronavirus pandemic.

 

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Because he doesn't have too anymore. He's IN already..

So sorry that this country has made you unsafe. Hoping this country comes together and democracy on the streets are safe again! You are a hero!

Similar to Lincoln having to sneak into DC for his innuguration.

Oh thank goodness😫🙏!

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