Ummmm there was an attack on the Capitol 2 weeks before GTFOH

Yes, but 25,000 troops? How much did that cost?

Probably less than what full inauguration balls & ceremonies would have cost, considering they were restricted because of Covid.

Balls and ceremonies are privately funded. I doubt if deploying 25000 National Guard troops was privately funded. That's your money, if you pay taxes.

They always have security at inaugurations, particularly after a violent coup attempt 🙄

He had to secure the transfer of power.