By WILL WEISSERT, Associated Press

WASHINGTON (AP) — President-elect is spending in a series of Washington events that celebrate his return to power and his “Make America Great Again” movement as he prepares to move back into the White House at a time of deep national political divisions.

Donald Trumpthe eve of his inauguration

The nation’s capital to keep the unfolding events save and secure. But unlike when Trump helped spark a mob of his supporters to and tried in 2021 after his loss to Democrat , officials are not expecting massive protests, unrest and violence this time. Instead, the city is braced for crowds celebrating Trump’s second term and MAGA’s of the Republican Party.

has prepared in unprecedented waysattack the Capitolto retain power