WASHINGTON — President-elect Donald Trump’s inauguration is being moved indoors to the Capitol rotunda due to extreme cold weather, it was announced on Friday.
The forecast for Monday’s Inauguration Day is 20 degrees, with a low of six degrees, and strong winds.
The last time the ceremony was held indoors was Ronald Reagan’s second inauguration in 1985 when it was only seven degrees; the parade was also canceled that year. Former President Barack Obama’s first inauguration in 2009 was the only other cold day at 23 degrees on inauguration day.
“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,” Trump announced Truth Social. “The various Dignitaries and Guests will be brought into the Capitol. This will be a very beautiful experience for all, and especially for the large TV audience!”
“There is an Arctic blast sweeping the Country. I don’t want to see people hurt, or injured, in any way,” he added. “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!).”
Trump will be holding an indoor rally Sunday at Capital One Arena in downtown Washington. He also announced his supporters will be able to watch the inauguration from the arena as well.
“We will open Capital One Arena on Monday for LIVE viewing of this Historic event, and to host the Presidential Parade,” he posted. “I will join the crowd at Capital One, after my Swearing In.”
The chance for ticketed spectators to view the inauguration from the National Mall on Monday appear unlikely, a senior administration official with direct knowledge of the situation told Fwrd Axis News on Friday.
The parade has been canceled as well due to the frigid temperatures.

