Trump's 2025 Inauguration Moved Indoors Due to Cold

President-elect Donald Trump's inauguration ceremony on January 20, 2025, will be held indoors in the U.S. Capitol Rotunda due to an Arctic blast causing record-low temperatures in Washington, D.C. The decision, announced by Trump on Truth Social, prioritizes the safety of attendees, law enforcement, and first responders amid the extreme cold. This marks the first indoor inauguration since Ronald Reagan's in 1985, when similar weather conditions prevailed. Trump's announcement has left many lawmakers uncertain about their attendance, as the Rotunda's space is extremely limited. To accommodate supporters, the event will be livestreamed at the Capital One Arena, where Trump plans to join after the ceremony. The freezing forecast has prompted safety measures, urging attendees to dress warmly for the event.