Things have been frigid on Capitol Hill lately, and not just from the Democrat side of the aisle. Washington, D.C., is in the midst of its bleak midwinter, featuring snow and sub-freezing temperatures. This kind of weather is not unusual for January in that Nation’s Capital, but an arctic-like front looks like it’s making its way across the fruited plains and will arrive in DC just in time for Inauguration Day.
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With thousands of foreign dignitaries, special guests, and American citizens making their way to Washington to watch Donald Trump be sworn in for his second term at the White House just as the dangerously low temperatures hit, the decision has been made to move many of the inaugural activities, including the swearing-in ceremony, to inside the Capitol Rotunda.
President-elect Trump made the announcement Friday on Truth Social.
January 20th cannot come fast enough! Everybody, even those that initially opposed a Victory by President Donald J. Trump and the Trump Administration, just want it to happen. It is my obligation to protect the People of our Country but, before we even begin, we have to think of the Inauguration itself. The weather forecast for Washington, D.C., with the windchill factor, could take temperatures into severe record lows. There is an Arctic blast sweeping the Country. I don’t want to see people hurt, or injured, in any way. It is dangerous conditions for the tens of thousands of Law Enforcement, First Responders, Police K9s and even horses, and hundreds of thousands of supporters that will be outside for many hours on the 20th (In any event, if you decide to come, dress warmly!).
Therefore, I have ordered the Inauguration Address, in addition to prayers and other speeches, to be delivered in the United States Capitol Rotunda, as was used by Ronald Reagan in 1985, also because of very cold weather. The various Dignitaries and Guests will be brought into the Capitol. This will be a very beautiful experience for all, and especially for the large TV audience!
We will open Capital One Arena on Monday for LIVE viewing of this Historic event, and to host the Presidential Parade. I will join the crowd at Capital One, after my Swearing In.
All other events will remain the same, including the Victory Rally at Capital One Arena, on Sunday at 3 P.M. (Doors open at 1 P.M.—Please arrive early!), and all three Inaugural Balls on Monday evening.
Everyone will be safe, everyone will be happy, and we will, together, MAKE AMERICA GREAT AGAIN!
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Trump included a weather map showing that Monday’s temperature in DC could drop as low as 6° with wind-chill factored in. Snow is expected in the region Sunday night, which could also cause disruptions.
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As Trump noted, this isn’t the first time a presidential inauguration was forced inside due to frigid temperatures. President Ronald Reagan had to move his second inauguration in 1985 indoors as temperatures had plummeted to unsafe numbers. His swearing-in was held in the Capitol, and the parade was moved to the now-demolished Capitol Centre in Landover, Maryland.
Those headed to any of the inaugural ceremonies will want to bundle up!