Thousands of supporters flocked to Capital One Arena in Washington, D.C. on Saturday for President Donald Trump’s final victory rally before he takes office as the 47th president of the United States. Despite their dedication, they faced disorganization and bitter cold.
The rally began with doors opening at 11 a.m., while President Donald Trump was scheduled to speak at 5 p.m. However, supporters found themselves stuck in long, winding lines with no clear direction, forcing them to navigate city blocks without assistance.
D.C. Police laugh at Trump’s pre-inauguration victory party laugh at how disorganized the lines were pic.twitter.com/vaH54kl90J
— The Blue State Refugee (@TheMigrantKing) January 20, 2025
DC IS A SWAMP. Yesterday was the victory rally for Trump. There were tens of thousands of people there to show support. But things took a turn, and the lack of organizing from the police was abysmal. People waited for 6 plus hours due to the shady line management from D.C. pic.twitter.com/cWfKB7f3Ez
— J🇺🇸 (@badboyleeeroy) January 20, 2025
This is a fraction of the tens of thousands of people left outside trying to get into Trump’s victory rally at Capital One Arena.
Never listen to the lies told by the MSM and the left.
Trump is more popular than EVER. pic.twitter.com/KsClEPwshV
— Julia 🇺🇸 (@Jules31415) January 19, 2025
Event planning under the leadership of Washington, D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser led to confusion, with fencing and barricades creating bottlenecks and congestion. Attendees found themselves struggling to locate proper entrances amid the chaos.
Mayor Bowser’s team sabotaged the line for Trump’s victory rally, locking people inside lines as they tried to leave. They offer these people no direction, and just left families to figure it out in the middle of a winter storm. pic.twitter.com/aWSO1IxXud
— The Blue State Refugee (@TheMigrantKing) January 20, 2025
🇺🇸 THE LINE FOR THE TRUMP VICTORY RALLY IS MASSIVE
It took me nearly an hour to walk from the front of the line to the end.
We the People are waiting in freezing rain and cold weather to see our President.
Even with the weather, their spirits were HIGH!
We have hope again! pic.twitter.com/GfmEkXdlL6
— Diligent Denizen 🇺🇸 (@DiligentDenizen) January 19, 2025
This is one of MANY lines at Trump's victory rally before his coronation / inauguration ceremony — MASSIVE. Part 2 in the comments
More lines created by D.C.'s finest will be posted soon
Huge MAGA victory pic.twitter.com/dnLcaqkH4E
— The Blue State Refugee (@TheMigrantKing) January 20, 2025
Law enforcement officers were present but offered little help, often standing idly in groups and failing to provide clear instructions to the growing crowd. Many supporters expressed frustration as they tried to figure out the confusing layout on their own.
President @realDonaldTrump en route to his Victory Rally at Capital One Arena! 🇺🇸 pic.twitter.com/u0eZ9bbwaK
— Margo Martin (@margomartin) January 19, 2025
Trump dancing to the "YMCA" with members of the Village People during his victory rally today.
It is going to be a great 4 years. pic.twitter.com/qPbo24TbEQ
— Real Defender🇺🇸 (@real_defender) January 19, 2025
The weather worsened as the day went on. Rain turned to hail and eventually heavy snowfall, leaving families battling the elements with no city-provided assistance. Many were left to navigate icy streets and unfamiliar traffic patterns without guidance.
🚨 WOW: President Trump just WALKED THROUGH THE CROWD to take the stage at his Victory Rally
Trump loves his supporters! 🇺🇸
This gave me chills.
pic.twitter.com/AM81WuR3BJ— Nick Sortor (@nicksortor) January 19, 2025
In spite of the poor planning and brutal conditions, the rally drew an enormous crowd eager to show their support for President Donald Trump, celebrating his victory while overcoming significant obstacles posed by local authorities and the weather.
