Washington — Monday’s inauguration ceremony for President-elect Donald Trump and Vice President-elect JD Vance could also be moved indoors on account of dangerously freezing temperatures, based on a senior Trump supply immediately aware of inauguration planning.
The supply stated shifting the swearing-in ceremony indoors is into account, however not finalized. The president-elect is reviewing his choices, this particular person stated.
It can be a uncommon transfer for an inauguration, and one which hasn’t been completed since Ronald Reagan’s second inauguration ceremony in 1985, which was additionally moved inside on account of harsh climate situations. Temperatures are anticipated to be within the teenagers and low 20s on Monday, and climate forecasters are predicting snow the day earlier than.
A senior inaugural official in Washington informed CBS News that “that is the president-elect’s name and we are going to honor that.” The official nonetheless does not know what he has determined, and as of shortly earlier than midday, “they have not informed us a remaining determination.”
CNN first reported that the inauguration can be moved indoors, saying the swearing-in would happen within the Rotunda of the Capitol.
Two legislation enforcement sources informed CBS News {that a} “Rotunda plan” for the swearing-in is “into account.” Law enforcement has been planning for this contingency for months.
Moving indoors can be a disappointment to lots of the 1000’s of Trump supporters who’ve forked over cash for airfare and inns to courageous each the crowds and the chilly and see the ceremony in particular person. An indoor swearing-in would entail extra restricted entry and fewer viewers. The inaugural outside stage, on the West Front of the Capitol, has already been accomplished.
Ed O’Keefe and
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