The troops were there because Trump got his crazies to attack the capitol on the 6th. One officer died during that attack and another took his own life right after. They were swarmed and over powered and beaten by trumpers. More attacks were planned for the inauguration but because of the National Guard’s presence the anti- democratic terrorists stayed home. I’m very grateful for the National Guard and very sorry that they were needed because of the pro-trump terrorists that are actively plotting more terrorism.
