Washington has turned into a virtual fortress ahead of Donald Trump's presidential inauguration on Friday.

Around 900,000 people will flood Washington for the inauguration ceremony, which includes the swearing-in on the steps of the US Capitol and a parade to the White House along streets thronged with spectators.

More than 100 square blocks about 2.7 square miles will be closed to automobile traffic on Friday as federal, state and local authorities create a protective bubble around the swearing-in-ceremony, presidential festivities and opposition protests.

The final tab is reportedly more than$100 million.

Homeland Security Secretary Jeh Johnson said that around 28,000 in personnel from the US Secret Service, Transportation Security Administration, FBI, US Park Police, US Capitol Police, Coast Guard and local police from Washington and around the nation would be fanned out across the city to provide multiple layers of security.

Johnson said that despite the absence of a 'specific, credible threat,' the main focus will be on 'individual acts of violent extremism and those who self-radicalize,' as have been seen in recent attacks in France and Germany.

He explained that dump trucks and buses will be placed in strategic locations to block off large gatherings of pedestrians.

On Thursday afternnon, police responded to reports of a 'suspicious package' on 14th Street. An explosives technician was sent to investigate the claim and police cleared the scene shortly after.





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The Federal Aviation Administration has reminded people that drones are prohibited from flying within a 30-mile radius of the Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, including the National Mall, on the day of the event.

Homeland Security Secretary Johnson said that the main focus will be on 'individual acts of violent extremism and those who self-radicalize.'


Snipers: SWAT personnel are pictured keeping watch beside the Washington Memorial on Thursday.

Around 28,000 personnel from the US Secret Service, Transportation Security Administration, FBI, US Park Police, US Capitol Police and Coast Guard are fanned out across the city.


A Capitol Police Officer is pictured with an AR 15 style assault rifle.

13,000 service members will support the swearing-in, with more than 5,000 military members from across all branches of the armed forces, including reserve and National Guard components.


A Marine is pictured saluting the incoming president.

About 30 groups totaling 270,000 people have received permits to stage demonstrations, both for and against the New York businessman in Washington around the inauguration.

That number includes some 200,000 people who police say they expect to attend Saturday's Women's March on Washington, an anti-Trump protest.

A 'suspicious package' was discovered in Washington on Thursday.

An explosives technician is pictured investigating H Street between 14th Street and 15th Street, police said.

City on edge: A police officer directs people and traffic away from the area blocked off due to a suspicious package.

More than 100 square blocks, about 2.7 square miles will be closed to traffic on Friday as federal, state and local authorities create a protective bubble around the swearing-in ceremony and presidential festivities.


The operations reportedly cost a total of $100 million.

More than 99 groups (both pro and anti-Trump) are expected to launch demonstrations, starting on Friday night and carrying through until Saturday evening.

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'The airspace around Washington is among the most restricted in the country,' the Secret Service said.

No planes are allowed to fly over the festivities, though police helicopters could be seen circling the area for reconnaissance on Thursday.

A fleet of black Suburbans started lining up in front of the US Capitol building on Wednesday, ahead of the inauguration.

Armed members of the Secret Service are watching carefully for suspicious activity around the event.

Trump's personal security was made simpler when he decided he would stay at Blair House, rather than at his new hotel in Washington.

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The last shot in his New York Office on Thursday.


Lara Trump posted a photo of herself and husband Eric with Donald just before he departed New York to Washington, taken in his office at Trump Tower.

God bless Obama

On the move: Donald Trump's motorcade pulls away from Trump Tower in New York City just before 11am on Thursday.

Backed up: Trump's departure out of LaGuardia caused major delays at the airport as other fligths waited for him to take off.

Washington: Two members of the Air Force salute next to Donald Trump and wife Melania after they exit the plane.

On the move: Donald Trumps prepares to head out to Arlington National Cemetery with his daughter Kai and son Donald III.

Big moment: Trump had the honor of laying the wreath on the Tomb of the Unknowns to remember the nation's fallen soldiers (Donald laying the wreath on the Tomb of the Unknowns).

'I promise you, I will work so hard,' the president-elect told the crowd in his pre-inaugural speech at the end of the concert

The Trump family took a pose in front of Abraham Lincoln's mammoth statue after Trump's address.



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