by InTrieste
With Election Day just four days away, Washington, D.C. is feeling an undercurrent of tension as it braces for potential unrest surrounding the election and upcoming inauguration. Voters are actively casting ballots, while city agencies and local businesses ready themselves for what could be a charged period in the nation’s capital.
Across downtown, businesses are taking precautions by boarding up glass doors and windows, a move prompted by concerns over possible protests. Security measures are also expanding in key areas, including the White House, where fencing has been erected in preparation for the inauguration parade. Similar heightened security is evident around other federal sites, such as the Eisenhower Executive Office Building.
Near the Lincoln Memorial, we spoke with a range of voters, who shared a mixture of perspectives on the election. Some expressed optimism, while others conveyed a more cautious outlook, reflecting the diverse range of sentiments within the electorate as they await the election results.
