The Pentagon will break with recent tradition by refusing to engage in an armed forces farewell or throw Donald Trump's requested military-style parade as the president leaves office on Wednesday. Two senior Defense officials told Defense One that no military farewell is being planned for the commander in chief. It isn't clear if Trump wanted his farewell parade to take place at the White House, Joint Base Andrews or his final destination of Palm Beach – but the issue is moot now that the Pentagon says it won't participate regardless. Ever since Ronald Reagan's presidency, the Department of Defense has hosted an Armed Forces Farewell tribute as presidents' terms come to a close. The FBI is also tracking several threats of violence, including a rumored plan for thousands of 'armed patriots' to descend on the Capitol or White House.

Source: Daily Mail January 17, 2021 14:35 UTC