One dozen national guard troops pulled from inauguration duties after vetting
by Lauren Aratani in New York and agency from US news | The Guardian on (#5D1P1)
- Checks involved looking at ties to extremist groups
- Two members earlier reportedly removed due to militia links
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One dozen members of the US national guard have been removed from their duties helping to secure Joe Biden's inauguration after vetting - which included screening for potential ties to rightwing extremism, Pentagon officials said on Tuesday.
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