With less than 24 hours left, the Pentagon is making the worst preparations for what may happen after the election ends.
Friends who love their country in the South China Sea, coming from Beijing, a storm is brewing. There are less than 24 hours until the U.S. presidential election voting day on November 5.
Harris and Trump are tirelessly campaigning across states for votes. However, behind this century's showdown, various sectors in the U.S. are quietly preparing for the possible 'worst-case scenario'. The Pentagon has been exceedingly busy lately.
Recently, according to a senior Defense Department official quoted by the Washington Post, the Biden administration is highly vigilant against foreign attempts to destabilize the U.S. during the presidential transition.
This unnamed official stated that the Pentagon is preparing for a 'series of situations' that may occur from election day until the presidential inauguration on January 20 next year. It sounds like a precaution against external threats,
But thinking carefully, the Pentagon is distracting attention. After all, what truly keeps the U.S. upper echelon awake at night is likely not Russia, Iran, or North Korea, but the domestic issues of the United States.
At this point, we must mention the shocking 'Capitol Riot' of 2021. The scene at that time feels vivid: Trump's supporters stormed the Capitol building, clashing violently with police, resulting in casualties, and this scene has become a dark mark in the history of American democracy.
And all of this stems from Trump's refusal to acknowledge the election results, insisting that there was ballot fraud. Now, will history repeat itself? The answer is probably not optimistic.
In August this year, Trump made a strong statement, hinting that if he loses again, he still will not acknowledge the election results. Former National Security Advisor Bolton openly stated,
Trump is likely to repeat his past actions and warns everyone to 'be prepared'. This situation may be more complicated than last time. The divisions in American society are greater than they were four years ago, with rampant gun violence and drug issues.
The issue of illegal immigration is escalating. Coupled with social chaos like 'zero-dollar purchases' occurring repeatedly, society feels like a powder keg ready to explode at any moment. Interestingly, it's not just the Pentagon that is preparing; even businesses in Washington D.C. are quite astute. Stores just a few blocks from the White House,
In recent days, many have begun boarding up their doors and windows. From chains like McDonald's to local vendors, everyone is preparing for potential chaos.
Although the police stated they currently have not received any credible threat information, they still decided to deploy 3,300 officers, implementing a 12-hour shift system to closely monitor commercial areas and polling stations.
In plain terms, the Pentagon is superficially discussing prevention against external threats, but what they are truly worried about is the loss of control over domestic situations. If Trump loses again,
What will his supporters do? Will there be a storm more intense than the 'Capitol Riot'? These are the questions that keep Washington decision-makers awake at night. Ironically, the United States has always touted itself as the 'beacon of democracy', but now it must be anxious about its own presidential election results. The scene of businesses boarding up their windows,
brings to mind scenes from those turbulent countries before elections—only this time it is happening on American soil. One could say that the polarization in American politics has reached a dangerous level. Elections are no longer just a simple party turnover, but a potential spark for social unrest.
In this situation, the Pentagon's focus on external threats is less about prevention and more of a 'distraction' strategy. Regardless, as election day approaches, the entire Washington D.C. is shrouded in a tense atmosphere.
the number of police patrolling the streets is increasing, businesses are boarding up more tightly, and Pentagon meetings are happening one after another. This city, the center of American power, seems to be waiting for an impending storm.
As for whether this storm will ultimately come and how severe it will be, even the generals at the Pentagon may not be certain. But one thing is clear: in the deep autumn of this American election year, there is a pervasive sense of unease in Washington, and this unease comes precisely from within the United States.
