But the two events aren't even comparable from a security standpoint, said Michael Plati, U.S. Secret Service special agent in charge, who is leading the inauguration security.
āThere's a variety of methods to ensure that we have a secure, seamless, safe environment for our protectees, but most importantly, the general public,ā Plati said.
The Department of Homeland Security is setting increased inauguration security measures in motion earlier than scheduled, citing an āevolving security landscapeā leading up to the event.
DHS Secretary Chad Wolf said Monday, just hours before he announced his resignation, that heās moved up the timing of the national special security event for Bidenās inauguration to Wednesday, instead of Jan. 19.
Trump is skipping Bidenās inauguration, a decision Biden said was a āgood thing,ā though Vice President Mike Pence and his wife plan to attend.