Trump moves inauguration inside, 'vast majority' of ticketed guests can't attend

WASHINGTON -- President-elect Donald Trump said he is moving his inauguration indoors Monday due to the freezing weather expected in Washington, D.C.

Trump said he'll be sworn in and deliver his inauguration address inside the Capitol Rotunda.

"The various Dignitaries and Guests will be brought into the Capitol," Trump wrote on Truth Social. "This will be a very beautiful experience for all, and especially for the large TV audience!"

"We will open Capital One Arena on Monday for LIVE viewing of this Historic event, and to host the Presidential Parade," Trump added. "I will join the crowd at Capital One, after my Swearing In."

Due to this change, the "vast majority of ticketed guests will not be able to attend the ceremonies in person," according to the Joint Inaugural Committee. "Those with tickets for the Presidential Platform and members of Congress will be able to attend in person."

"We strongly suggest people who are in Washington for the event attend other indoor events at indoor venues of their choice to watch the inauguration," the committee said.

In a statement, the U.S. Capitol Police said the ticketed outside areas on the West Front of the Capitol will be closed on Monday. The Capitol Police and other law enforcement agencies working to secure the inauguration "will still have a heightened security posture with an increased law enforcement presence and layers of physical security."

The National Special Security Event D.C. Joint Information Center said the Secret Service is working with its partners "to adapt our security plans as needed."

Crews were seen building the new inauguration stage in the Capitol Rotunda on Friday afternoon.

In an email to House offices, the House Sergeant at Arms asked congressional offices to tell constituents who had been given tickets that they are are now "commemorative" since the majority of those with tickets will no longer be able to watch the proceedings in person.

This inauguration is forecast to be the coldest in 40 years.

A quick-moving storm could bring some snow to D.C. on Sunday afternoon.

When Trump is sworn in at noon on Monday, the temperature will be about 18 or 19 degrees. Due to the wind, the wind chill -- what temperature it feels like -- will be between 5 and 10 degrees.

"I don't want to see people hurt, or injured, in any way," Trump said on Truth Social.

President Ronald Reagan's second inauguration in 1985 was also moved inside due to the weather.

The temperature that morning fell to a low of 4 degrees below zero. The temperature was just 7 degrees at noon, marking the coldest January Inauguration Day on record. Reagan's parade was also canceled.

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