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.

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.

 

 

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.

 

 

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.

 

 

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.

 

 

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.

 

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