
Due to heightened security concerns and dangerously cold weather, President-elect Donald Trump’s January 20 inauguration has been moved indoors to the U.S. Capitol Rotunda. Attendance will now be limited to about 2,000 select individuals, drastically reducing the size of the crowd initially expected.
The Joint Congressional Committee on Inaugural Ceremonies announced the change, notifying ticket holders that they would no longer be allowed to attend. The committee encouraged visitors already in Washington to watch the ceremony at other indoor venues across the city.
“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 stated in a release.
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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
Trump explained that severe weather was a major factor in the decision. Forecasts predict temperatures as low as 12°F with dangerously cold wind chills, creating unsafe conditions for attendees, security personnel, and first responders.
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
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FBI Director Christopher Wray acknowledged public concern over potential security risks but confirmed that there are no specific threats targeting the event. Wray emphasized that law enforcement agencies are fully coordinated to handle any potential disruptions.
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
In addition to the indoor swearing-in, the inaugural parade and official balls have been moved to Capital One Arena. The arena will provide a live broadcast of the event, giving supporters a safer way to participate in the festivities.
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 marks the first indoor presidential inauguration since Ronald Reagan’s in 1985 when frigid temperatures forced a similar decision.
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