Trump’s Inauguration Relocated Indoors Amid Tightened Security And Extreme Weather

President-elect Donald Trump’s inauguration on January 20 will now take place inside the U.S. Capitol Rotunda, drastically reducing the number of attendees to about 2,000. The decision comes in response to heightened security concerns following two assassination attempts on Trump during the campaign and forecasts of dangerously cold temperatures in Washington, D.C.
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
The Joint Congressional Committee on Inaugural Ceremonies confirmed that most ticket holders would no longer be permitted to attend the swearing-in. The committee encouraged visitors already in the capital to find alternative indoor venues to watch the historic event.
“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 said in a statement.
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
Despite growing speculation about potential threats, FBI Director Christopher Wray stated there are no credible or specific threats against the inauguration. However, he acknowledged the general risk posed by foreign and domestic extremist groups capable of swift, violent actions.
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
Forecasts for Inauguration Day predict bitterly cold temperatures dropping to 12°F, with wind chills making conditions feel even colder. Trump explained that the move indoors was necessary to prevent harm to attendees, security personnel, and first responders in such severe weather.
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
The inaugural parade and all three official inaugural balls have also been moved indoors. The parade will now take place at Capital One Arena, which will also offer a live stream of the swearing-in for supporters unable to attend in person.
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
This shift marks the first time a presidential inauguration has been moved indoors since Ronald Reagan’s second term in 1985, when similarly frigid conditions forced the ceremony inside the Capitol.