Heightened Security Measures Surround Trump Inauguration Amid Assassination Threats

Ahead of Donald Trump's inauguration, Washington D.C. is fortified with a massive security operation dubbed a 'ring of steel,' involving thousands of police, soldiers, and FBI agents due to heightened concerns about potential terror attacks and assassination attempts. The event will be held indoors at the Capitol Rotunda due to extreme cold, significantly reducing expected attendance from nearly a quarter of a million to a much smaller crowd. Security measures include two FBI command centers, 30 miles of 'unclimbable' fencing, and a temporary no-fly zone to facilitate surveillance drones. Despite the absence of specific threats, officials are on high alert, having experienced two assassination attempts during Trump's campaign. Attendees will undergo stringent security checks, with a long list of banned items to ensure safety. The inauguration will be streamed live to locations like the Capital One Arena to accommodate those unable to attend in person.