To intimidate folks of course. WHY ELSE?
Thousands and thousands and thousands of them dressed in military clothing without identification carrying loaded guns "for your protection"? Hahahahahaha. No to intimidate you and frighten you and terrify you and strongarm you.
Vote by mail. It will be safer
Unless the pandemic pumpkina** steals all votes and incinerates the ones not for him. Could he do that?
Of course! He is the president. He can do whatever he wants.
Frightening. Scruffy outfits that don't fit very well, badges that might or might not identify them, night-sticks... Are these the shipped-in men or are they security-guards for whatever that building is? They could be anyone you would not want to upset.