Trump’s Inauguration Moved Indoors Due to Severe Weather

According to Odaily, President-elect Donald Trump announced on social media on January 17 that his inauguration ceremony will be relocated indoors due to severe cold weather expected in Washington, D.C.Trump stated that weather forecasts for the U.S. capital predict frigid wind chill temperatures on January 20. As a result, he has directed that the inauguration speech and other ceremonies be moved to the Capitol Rotunda. This change mirrors the precedent set in 1985 when former President Ronald Reagan’s second inauguration was similarly moved indoors due to extreme cold.Trump also shared that the Capital One Arena will be open to the public on inauguration day for live viewing of the event and participation in the presidential parade. Additionally, he plans to hold a celebratory rally at the arena on January 19.The inauguration is scheduled for January 20 at 12:00 PM (UTC), when Trump will officially take the oath of office. Weather forecasts indicate local temperatures may drop to -6°C, with wind chill making it feel like -12°C to -14°C.