Trump swearing-in to move indoors due to cold weather, source tells Fox News
President-elect Donald Trump’s swearing-in ceremony for his inauguration will now be held indoors due to the extreme cold temperatures forecasted for Washington, D.C. The decision to move the ceremony inside was announced by Trump himself on Friday, citing concerns for the safety of attendees and participants.
Trump took to Truth Social to explain the reasoning behind moving the event indoors, stating that the weather forecast predicted severe record lows in Washington, D.C. with the windchill factor. He expressed his desire to prevent any harm or injuries to the tens of thousands of law enforcement, first responders, and supporters who would have been outside for hours. In light of the dangerous conditions, Trump ordered that the inaugural address and other ceremonial speeches be held in the United States Capitol Rotunda.
The expected brutal cold and ferocious winds in the D.C. region prompted the change in venue, with temperatures expected to drop to the upper 20s. With the wind chill, it will feel more like single-digit temperatures, and there is even a possibility of snow from an incoming storm on Sunday.
Despite the ceremony being moved indoors, Trump assured that the Capital One Arena would be open for live viewing of the inauguration and to host the Presidential Parade. He also mentioned that he would join the crowd at Capital One after his swearing-in. The three Inaugural Balls scheduled for Monday will proceed as planned.
The decision to move the inauguration ceremonies indoors was confirmed by the Inaugural Committee in a statement. This move marks a rare occurrence, as the last time inauguration ceremonies were held indoors was in January 1985 for President Ronald Reagan’s second inauguration. President Thomas Jefferson was also inaugurated inside the Capitol, as was the custom in the early days of the republic.
In conclusion, the inauguration ceremony for President-elect Donald Trump will be a historic event held indoors at the U.S. Capitol Rotunda due to extreme cold weather conditions. The decision prioritizes the safety and well-being of all attendees and participants. Stay tuned for more updates on this significant event.
