Trump And Biden's Election Night Security Costs An Outrageous Amount

In anticipation for what may ensue on November 3, the federal government is working in overdrive to protect both presidential candidates on Election Day. While maintaining the safety of each candidate and guarding the streets of our nation are top priorities, the necessary measures come at a great expense.

According to federal documents obtained by TMZ, the Secret Service spent $2.6 million to ramp up security for both President Donald Trump and the democratic nominee Joe Biden. The funds were distributed to contractors who specialize in securing the parameters at high profile events. According to the outlet, Arcus Group LLC was paid a whopping $988,788 to secure the White House on election night, while Showcall Security Services received $1.6 million to take care of the former Vice President as he celebrates election night in his home state of Delaware.

Keep scrolling for more details on the security measures for both presidential candidates.

With the country's hefty budget for Election Day security, the contracted security companies are getting ready for the night of the election. Both Arcus Group LLC and Showcall Security Services were brought in to construct barriers and walls to keep civilians at a safe distance (via TMZ). Just one day before the election, a wall was built around the White House in preparation for potential protests. NBC News was first to report the plans for a "non-scalable" fence to be erected around the President's entire home, Ellipse and Lafayette Square.

Given the great divide in our country, cities are taking precautions in the event of riots and looting. Storefronts have been covered with plywood and other shields, and police forces across the nation have also been increased on Election Day. "We welcome people to come to the District of Columbia to exercise their First Amendment right, but we won't tolerate violence or unrest," District of Columbia Mayor Muriel Bowser said at a news conference, before adding that they were "preparing to ensure the city's safety" (via ABC News).

While cities are preparing for the worst, the director of DC's Homeland Security and Emergency Management Agency, Chris Rodriguez, told reporters that "we don't have any specific or credible threats for [around] the election," but there will likely be "First Amendment activities" in the coming days (via CNN).