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Does this make sense: Good point, there was no problem heightening security on inauguration day. Officials delayed their responses on the 6th because they were worried about how the public would react. Which shows how optics can influence the decisions based on different situations.
Replying to this: Seemingly there was no problem with "optics," when barricades were established around the White House and Capitol, and the National Guard was mobilized for the swearing-in of the newly elected President.