Fear surrounding potential political violence following the 2024 presidential election has some lawmakers preparing for the worst. Some Democrats in Congress even fear a second attack on the Capitol on Jan. 6 by Donald Trump’s supporters. One lawmaker told NOTUS he assembled an “insurrectionist getaway costume,” including tactical pants, tactical boots, and a secret key accessory. “I’ve really been trying to impress upon my staff that I’m not joking,” the member of Congress said. “This is very serious.” Other Democratic staffers reportedly plan on staying home on Jan. 6, the day Congress certifies the election. “Insurrect me once, shame on you. Twice? No thanks,” a senior staffer told the outlet. Regardless of the election’s outcome, the Department of Homeland Security already designated the certification date as a “national special security event,” which allows the Secret Service to call upon other branches of government and the military to help secure the Capitol. A source familiar with security planning for Jan. 6 added that, among the security and prevention plans, the National Guard will be stationed inside the building.
