Trump swearingin ceremony moved indoors
Jan 17, 2025
WASHINGTON (NEXSTAR) - Thanks to frigid low temperatures incoming president Donald Trump's inauguration ceremony is moving indoors.
People all across the country have traveled to Washington, D.C., to see President-elect Trump's inauguration.
Preparations have been underway for weeks.
The stage was all set, but now an arctic blast sweeping the nation is forcing President-elect Trump's swearing in indoors.
Donald Eymann in town from Colorado plans to make the best of the news.
"I think it's just really awesome to support Trump,” said Eymann.
Marta Miltiades traveled from Georgia.
"I'm fine with it cause I want him to be safe because he's going to be our president…he’s amazing,” said Miltiades.
Temperatures with the wind chill could plunge into single digits in Washington on Monday.
On Truth Social Trump says he's moving his inauguration ceremony into the Capitol Rotunda because he does not want his supporters or law enforcement to get hurt.
Former President Ronald Reagan made the same decision 40 years ago when temperatures dipped to seven degrees the day of his second inauguration.
Trump is encouraging supporters to gather at the nearby Capital One arena for a viewing party and much anticipated parade.
Trump says he will join the crowd at the arena after his swearing in.
Capital One arena holds just over 20,000 people.
Roughly 250,000 guests are ticketed for Trump's inauguration on the National Mall and tens of thousands more were expected to line the streets.