By Molly Goddard
2:13pm PST, Jan 17, 2025
Donald Trump's second inauguration is already making history.
The President-elect, 78, took to his Truth Social account on Friday, January 17, to announce his swearing-in ceremony on Monday, January 20, in Washington, D.C., will be taking place indoors as freezing temperatures ravage the nation's capital.
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The President-elect, 78, took to his Truth Social account on Friday, January 17, to announce his swearing-in ceremony on Monday, January 20, in Washington, D.C., will be taking place indoors as freezing temperatures ravage the nation's capital.
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"I have ordered the Inauguration Address, in addition to prayers and other speeches, to be delivered in the United States Capitol Rotunda, as was used by Ronald Reagan in 1985, also because of very cold weather," the Republican leader wrote.
"We will open Capital One Arena on Monday for LIVE viewing of this Historic event and to host the Presidential Parade. I will join the crowd at Capital One, after my Swearing In," he added of the rally.
"We will open Capital One Arena on Monday for LIVE viewing of this Historic event and to host the Presidential Parade. I will join the crowd at Capital One, after my Swearing In," he added of the rally.
The businessman emphasized how he wants everyone in attendance to be safe as they celebrate his major milestone.
"There is an Arctic blast sweeping the Country. I don't want to see people hurt, or injured, in any way," Trump said. "It is dangerous conditions for the tens of thousands of Law Enforcement, First Responders, Police K9s and even horses, and hundreds of thousands of supporters that will be outside for many hours on the 20th (In any event, if you decide to come, dress warmly!)."
"This will be a very beautiful experience for all, and especially for the large TV audience!" he teased.
"There is an Arctic blast sweeping the Country. I don't want to see people hurt, or injured, in any way," Trump said. "It is dangerous conditions for the tens of thousands of Law Enforcement, First Responders, Police K9s and even horses, and hundreds of thousands of supporters that will be outside for many hours on the 20th (In any event, if you decide to come, dress warmly!)."
"This will be a very beautiful experience for all, and especially for the large TV audience!" he teased.
Unfortunately for the incoming commander-in-chief, this precaution will bar him from seeing the crowd gather onto the National Mall.
The Inaugural Committee supported Trump's decision. "The Joint Congressional Committee on Inaugural Ceremonies will honor the request of the President-elect and his Presidential Inaugural Committee to move the 60th Inaugural Ceremonies inside the U.S. Capitol to the Rotunda," a spokesperson said in a statement shared with Fox News Digital.
The last time a swearing-in was held indoors was for Reagan's second term decades ago when the temperature hit seven degrees with a windchill of -40. Sadly, his inaugural parade was canceled.
The Inaugural Committee supported Trump's decision. "The Joint Congressional Committee on Inaugural Ceremonies will honor the request of the President-elect and his Presidential Inaugural Committee to move the 60th Inaugural Ceremonies inside the U.S. Capitol to the Rotunda," a spokesperson said in a statement shared with Fox News Digital.
The last time a swearing-in was held indoors was for Reagan's second term decades ago when the temperature hit seven degrees with a windchill of -40. Sadly, his inaugural parade was canceled.
President Thomas Jefferson was also inaugurated inside the Capitol. The tradition of holding the ceremony outside began in 1812 with President James Monroe.
Inaugural proceedings were originally moved outside of the building because of the damage done to the structure when the British lit it on fire during the War of 1812.
Inaugural proceedings were originally moved outside of the building because of the damage done to the structure when the British lit it on fire during the War of 1812.
Many celebrities will be in attendance to see Trump take the oath of office. As Wonderwall previously reported, Carrie Underwood will take the stage to sing "America the Beautiful."
"I love our country and am honored to have been asked to sing at the Inauguration and to be a small part of this historic event," the country singer said in a statement to CNN. "I am humbled to answer the call at a time when we must all come together in the spirit of unity and looking to the future."
"I love our country and am honored to have been asked to sing at the Inauguration and to be a small part of this historic event," the country singer said in a statement to CNN. "I am humbled to answer the call at a time when we must all come together in the spirit of unity and looking to the future."
Other notable guests include Elon Musk, Caitlyn Jenner, Amber Rose, Megyn Kelly, Theo Von and more.
One person who will not be making the trip is former First Lady Michelle Obama, whose office confirmed President Barack Obama would be present but not his spouse.
One person who will not be making the trip is former First Lady Michelle Obama, whose office confirmed President Barack Obama would be present but not his spouse.
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"Former President Barack Obama is confirmed to attend the 60th Inaugural Ceremonies. Former First Lady Michelle Obama will not attend the upcoming inauguration," the Office of Barack and Michelle Obama said in a statement.People in the attorney's inner circle claim her absence is a bit of a statement. "There's no overstating her feelings about [Trump]. She's not one to plaster on a pleasant face and pretend for protocol's sake," an insider alleged to People.