The inauguration of Donald Trump, the newly elected President of the United States, is expected to be moved indoors due to forecasted frigid temperatures in Washington, D.C.
According to CNN, the decision was made after consultations with several sources familiar with the event’s planning. Later, Trump himself confirmed the information. It is anticipated that Trump and his Vice President, J.D. Vance, will take the oath of office in the Capitol Rotunda. Meanwhile, the venue for the parade and other celebrations is still under discussion. One potential option is the Capitol One arena, where Trump is scheduled to hold a rally on Sunday.
Negotiations are also underway with the Joint Congressional Committee on Inaugural Ceremonies. The key issue is how to accommodate the tens of thousands of people who were planning to witness the inauguration on the National Mall.
The decision to relocate the ceremony stems from concerns about the health and safety of attendees. The last time a U.S. president was sworn in indoors was in 1985, when Ronald Reagan took the oath in the Capitol Rotunda due to temperatures dropping below -13°C (8°F). That year, the inaugural parade was entirely canceled.
Interestingly, Trump has broken with some inaugural traditions by inviting foreign leaders to the event. Among the invitees are Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, British Reform UK leader Nigel Farage, and Tino Chrupalla, co-leader of Germany’s Alternative for Germany (AfD) party.
