To those specifically concerned about unrest in January, with respect, public agitation also increases around every inauguration period in each 4 year period. A lot people forget their emotions 4 years ago. In 2017, there were also calls for nationwide "DisruptJ20" protests, and of course violence in Washington DC on January 20, 2017. The USA survived that violence and the "years" of violent protests that have continued to follow.
In 2020, we had violence all year, compounded by a frustrated and desperate nation, and perceptions of electoral fraud, with violence, riots, fires in city after city, and now the Capitol Riot on January 6. This and cable news/Internet further dramatizes the level of division and threat. Now CNN and some other media state there is an FBI report calling for threats of violence between January 16-20 in state capitals and Washington DC. We hear endless accounts about this report, which the FBI won't acknowledge or share anything with public. This may a real report, but FBI is unwilling to communicate with public on this public safety issue, and FBI Boston is claiming they have heard nothing threats in state capitals in their AOR. We don't know how much is political hyperbole vs. fact.
But public can stay safe and avoid threats by staying home (during COVID-19 pandemic), avoiding crowded area (again simply for COVID-19 alone), and staying out of trouble. Those looking for trouble can always find it. The lack of confidence in government leadership, in elections, in public safety, may encourage a number to want to display their frustration. There are always thosd who will seek to take advantage of public unrest. Make choices that respect the safety for your family. We have also seen a normalization of political violence over the past 4 years. We can choose to simply not be a part of that.
On January 21, USA is likely to have the same problems, same needs, same immediate challenges as on January 20. We can also diffuse violence and calls for "civil war" by simply not giving endless oxygen to those who want to agitate the public. Focus on your family and loved ones, not political regimes (of ay sort), wen all is said and done - will not CARE about you and your family's safety.
In a phrase, Choose Restraint. Stay Calm.