
The January 20 inauguration of President-elect Donald Trump will now take place inside the U.S. Capitol Rotunda, limiting attendance to a small, select group. The change comes after increased security concerns and forecasts of dangerously low temperatures in Washington, D.C.
The Joint Congressional Committee on Inaugural Ceremonies confirmed that the majority of ticket holders will not be admitted. The committee advised attendees already in Washington to find alternative indoor venues to watch the ceremony.
“While we know this is difficult for many attendees, we strongly suggest people who are in Washington for the event attend other indoor venues of their choice to watch the inauguration,” the committee announced.
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Now the inauguration is being moved indoors. The official claim is due to cold weather, but I’m not buying that.
What do you think?
— Derrick Evans (@DerrickEvans4WV) January 17, 2025
🚨BREAKING: President-elect Trump’s inauguration ceremony will be moved indoors due to extreme cold expected in Washington, DC. pic.twitter.com/MJjduvdTOw
— Benny Johnson (@bennyjohnson) January 17, 2025
FBI Director Christopher Wray assured the public that no credible threats have been identified but acknowledged the risk posed by both domestic and foreign extremist groups. Security forces are working closely to ensure safety throughout the event.
You do realize it’s going to be 20 degrees with a wind chill of 8 degrees right. Also dozens of people were hospitalized due to the cold at Obama inauguration. Seems to me like Trump cares more about the people going than Obama did.
— Charles (@CharlesHuntNews) January 18, 2025
Donald Trump has assumed control of the weather machines to bring a great cold to Washington so that his inauguration can be moved inside, throwing sand into the gears of The Enemy, confusing their plans.
A brilliant move, sir! https://t.co/nawshR51aL
— John Doyle (@ComradeDoyIe) January 17, 2025
In addition to security concerns, dangerously cold weather contributed to the decision. Temperatures are expected to drop to 12°F with dangerously low wind chills. Trump said he prioritized the safety of attendees and security personnel in making the change.
Extremely cold weather will force Trump’s inauguration inside for first time in 40 years https://t.co/uyqO8yTdHp pic.twitter.com/24gHTDWAif
— New York Post (@nypost) January 17, 2025
President Trump moves the Inaugural to the Capitol Rotunda due to the cold and right on cue. The horrid left starts making William Henry Harrison jokes and wishing Pneumonia on him. Liberals are just the worst!#Inauguration2025 #Inauguration#zelena #InaugurationDay pic.twitter.com/u7hLKPFUGy
— Mister Sugar (@ScottWi92107364) January 17, 2025
The inaugural parade and official celebrations will now be held indoors at Capital One Arena, where the public can view the event live.
President Trump declares that the inauguration will be indoors due to bitter cold temps which would be a danger to people.
This was done for Ronald Reagan in 1985 as well.
Living in Maine, I understand. After about three hours even if dressed for it, feet start to go numb snd… pic.twitter.com/ZragSpdmW6
— Moni 💕 (@MoniFunGirl) January 17, 2025
I don't buy for a second Trump is moving the inauguration indoors because of the weather.
He's held rallies in colder temperatures.
This is about protecting President Trump.
If you want to believe Trump is passing up an iconic and historic photo opportunity because of "the…
— Pro America Politics (@Pro__Trading) January 18, 2025
This will be the first time since Ronald Reagan’s 1985 inauguration that a president’s swearing-in ceremony has been moved indoors due to extreme weather conditions.
If Trump went ahead and held the Inauguration outside in the 10 degree weather with a wind chill of negative 10, the liberals would then say:
“Trump is a dictator who only cares about himself! While his people are forced to suffer and wait for him in the cold!”
It’s pure TDS.
— Mike Crispi (@MikeCrispi) January 17, 2025
Why do I think moving the Inauguration indoors has nothing to do with the cold weather — you’ve got to be kidding — and everything to do with threats to Trump’s life? Either way, praise the Lord that this day is drawing near. God bless America!
— Eric Metaxas (@ericmetaxas) January 17, 2025