The FBI is warning of the possibility of armed protests being held across the US in the days before JOE BIDEN is sworn in as president.

There are reports of armed groups planning to gather at all 50 state capitols and in Washington DC in the run-up to his 20 January inauguration.

The fears come as security plans are hardened for the event itself.

On Monday, Mr. BIDEN told reporters he was not afraid to take the oath of office outside of the US Capitol.

The Chief of the National Guard Bureau, DANIEL HOKANSON said security will be beefed up in most states in the US.