Trump’s Inauguration Moved Indoors Due to Freezing Temps

The inauguration ceremony of President-elect Trump has been moved inside due to the expected bitter cold on Monday in Washington D.C.

 

Trump and Vice-President-elect JDVance will be sworn into office in the Capitol Rotunda, not on the West Front of the Capitol.

 

In a Truth Social posting, Trump provided additional details. He said that he’d join a group of supporters in the Capital One Arena following his swearing-in ceremony for the parade.

 

Trump wrote: “It’s my duty to protect our Countrymen, but before we begin, we must think about the Inauguration. The wind chill factor in Washington, D.C. could cause temperatures to drop into record lows. A cold Arctic blast is sweeping across the country.”

 

“I don’t want to see people hurt, or injured, in any way,” he continued. “It is dangerous conditions for the tens of thousands of Law Enforcement, First Responders, Police K9s and even horses, and hundreds of thousands of supporters that will be outside for many hours on the 20th (In any event, if you decide to come, dress warmly!).”

 

 

The high temperatures are expected to reach the mid-20s on Monday, but the wind chill will make it feel as if you’re in the single digits. Fresh snow could also fall after a storm on Sunday.

 

The Washington Post reported that Trump’s inauguration is on track to be colder than former President Reagan’s 1985 ceremony which was also held inside due to the temperatures.

 

Trump announced that his inaugural address, as well as speeches, prayers, and performances scheduled to take place in the Rotunda around the swearing-in ceremony, will be held there.

 

The various dignitaries will be brought to the Capitol. Trump wrote: “This will be an amazing experience for everyone, but especially for our large television audience.”

 

He said that the Capital One Arena would be opened for guests to watch the event live. They could have otherwise watched it outside. The parade of the president, which usually takes place on Pennsylvania Avenue, will now take place in the arena.

 

The plan is to continue with other events including the inaugural balls on Monday night. Trump will also hold a “victory rally” at Capital One Arena on Sunday afternoon.

 

Trump may be annoyed by the change in plans, which will result in fewer people being able to attend in person. Sean Spicer, the then-press secretary of the White House, famously declared that the crowd at his first inauguration was smaller than previous ceremonies.