Trump inauguration to be moved indoors due to cold weather

The low temperatures might impact the health of those attending.

Published: January 17, 2025 11:59am

Updated: January 17, 2025 4:10pm

President-elect Donald Trump's Inauguration Day on Monday will be moved indoors to the Capitol Rotunda due to cold weather. 

Trump confirmed the move Friday on TRUTH Social. 

"The various Dignitaries and Guests will be brought into the Capitol," Trump wrote on TRUTH Social. "This will be a very beautiful experience for all, and especially for the large TV audience!"

The temperature on Inauguration Day is likely to be in the low-20s.

The last time an inauguration address was done inside was during President Ronald Reagan's second term in 1985 due to cold weather.

Trump's team is reportedly in talks to hold some of the Inauguration Day evening in the Capital One arena where it will have a rally over the weekend.

The low temperatures might impact the health of those attending. 

Performers for the inauguration include singer Billy Ray Cyrus, long-time Trump ally Kid Rock and country band Rascal Flatts.

Opera tenor Christopher Macchio will sing the national anthem on Monday, Inauguration Day The Village People and country singer Jason Aldean are set to perform at the “Liberty Ball.”

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