Former New York City Police Commissioner Bernie Kerik told Newsmax Thursday that although there is no “specific threat” against President-elect Donald Trump, “the threat is real” going into Inauguration Day.

The Telegraph reported that Trump will be protected by 7,800 soldiers and nearly 25,000 police officers as well as two FBI field offices, a fleet of drones, and over 30 miles of fencing as he takes the oath of office.

Kerik said it’s important to keep in mind there were no active threats on the day Trump was shot in Butler, Pennsylvania. 

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