McKee no longer attending Trump's inauguration
Jan 18, 2025
EAST PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) -- Gov. Dan McKee is no longer attending President-elect Donald Trump's inauguration on Monday due to expected snowfall.
"After reviewing the latest the weather forecast for Rhode Island, the governor made the decision not to travel out of state at this time," a spokesperson for McKee said.
Trump's inauguration will be indoors because of cold weather forecasted. The last time one happened inside was President Ronald Reagan's in 1985.
READ MORE: 1985 was the last time an inauguration was indoors. Ronald and Nancy Reagan felt they had no choice
Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey also won't be at the ceremony. Healey's office previously told 12 News she wouldn't be attending the inauguration.
Members of Rhode Island's congressional delegation are expected to be in attendance. A spokesperson for Rep. Gabe Amo confirmed he will be there. U.S. Sen. Jack Reed said Saturday that he will also be in attendance.
NEXT: Warming shelters to open ahead of expected cold temperatures
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