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Swearing in ceremonies moved inside
mystery-ak:
Donald J. Trump
@realDonaldTrump
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!
libertybele:
I think this cold weather may be a blessing as hopefully it will be a little easier for security to keep Trump and Vance safe.
DefiantMassRINO:
Would this have anything to the poor circulation in the outer limbs and digits of America's geriatric Kleptokrats? Yes, I'm looking at you Biden, Pelosi, and McConnell.
It was never cold in January before Al Gore raised awareness about ManBearPig.
mystery-ak:
I haven't read anything about the parade..will it be cancelled?
mystery-ak:
Trump swearing-in to move indoors due to cold weather, source tells Fox News
President-elect Trump's inauguration is forecast to be one of the coldest on record
Chris Pandolfo By Chris Pandolfo , Peter Doocy , Aishah Hasnie Fox News
Published January 17, 2025 11:56am EST | Updated January 17, 2025 12:22pm EST
The swearing-in ceremony for President-elect Trump's inauguration will be moved inside because of cold temperatures forecast for Washington, D.C., Fox News has learned.
Trump announced Friday that he had ordered that his inaugural address and other ceremonial prayers and speeches be held in the United States Capitol Rotunda due to expected winter conditions.
"The weather forecast for Washington, D.C., with the windchill factor, could take temperatures into severe record lows," Trump posted on Truth Social, addressing the expected cold.
"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!)."
Brutal cold and ferocious winds are expected for the D.C. region on Monday, with temperatures expected to fall to the upper 20s, FOX Weather reported.
With the wind chill, it will feel more like single digit temperatures. There is also a possibility of snow from a storm forecast on Sunday.
Trump said the Capital One Arena will be open Monday for live viewing of his inauguration "and to host the Presidential Parade."
"I will join the crowd at Capital One, after my Swearing in," Trump wrote.
The three Inaugural Balls on Monday will proceed as scheduled.
The Inaugural Committee confirmed Trump's decision in a statement.
"The Joint Congressional Committee on Inaugural Ceremonies will honor the request of the President-elect and his Presidential Inaugural Committee to move the 60th Inaugural Ceremonies inside the U.S. Capitol to the Rotunda," a committee spokesperson said.
The last time inauguration ceremonies were moved indoors was in January 1985, for President Ronald Reagan's second inauguration. Regan had taken the oath of office the day before at the White House, but public ceremonies the next day took place inside while the temperature was 7 degrees with a windchill of -40.
President Thomas Jefferson was also inaugurated inside the Capitol, as was the custom early in the republic's history.
President James Monroe’s inauguration was moved outside because the Capitol was so badly damaged after the War of 1812 when the British burned the building. That started the outdoors custom.
Fox News' Chad Pergram contributed to this report.
https://www.foxnews.com/politics/trump-swearing-in-move-indoors-due-cold-weather-source-tells-fox-news
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