Trump Inauguration Moves Indoors Amid Freezing Temperatures

President-elect Donald Trump has announced that his inauguration on January 20 will be moved indoors to the U.S. Capitol Rotunda due to freezing temperatures, marking the first indoor inauguration in 40 years since Ronald Reagan's second swearing-in. The relocation drastically reduces attendance from over 250,000 expected guests to approximately 600, primarily comprising lawmakers and high-ranking officials, leaving many ticket holders disappointed as their tickets will now serve as commemorative keepsakes. The Joint Congressional Committee on Inaugural Ceremonies confirmed that security measures will remain in place, with adjustments being made to accommodate the change. Trump's decision, communicated via 'Truth Social,' emphasizes concern for public safety amid an Arctic blast. This last-minute alteration has also affected planned public viewing areas, with preparations at the National Mall being dismantled. Overall, the event will be more intimate but significantly limits public participation in a historic occasion.