Donald Trump supporters were upset when his inauguration ceremony was moved indoors due to cold weather, instead of being held outside as originally planned. Many of his fans, who had traveled to Washington D.C. from all over the country, were disappointed by the change. The outdoor event was meant to take place in front of around 220,000 ticket holders, with another 400,000 expected to gather outside. However, the ceremony was moved to the Capitol Rotunda, and only a few hundred people would be allowed to attend in person.
Supporters were confused, as the weather forecast showed only mild cold temperatures around -5°C at noon, with much colder conditions expected later in the evening. Some Trump fans suspected that the change of plans was not just about the weather, but also due to security concerns. Trump had survived two assassination attempts in the past, and his supporters worried that a threat might have led to the decision to move the event indoors.
The Secret Service, FBI, and military were all involved in providing security for Trump’s inauguration, especially for the parade, which was seen as more vulnerable to threats. Trump himself posted on his social media platform, Truth Social, mentioning that the cold temperatures could be dangerous for people attending, and urging everyone to dress warmly if they decided to come.
Some supporters, who had spent a lot of money on flights and accommodations, were disappointed and felt that something more than just the cold weather was behind the change. One fan, David Kavener, said that they were upset because they came all the way to Washington D.C. for the event, only to find out they wouldn’t be able to see the ceremony in person. Other fans felt the same, saying that they would not be stopped by a little cold weather.
There were also 11 individuals with ties to the January 6 Capitol attack who had been given permission to attend the inauguration. Many of these supporters were disappointed, but they respected the decision made by officials. The change of venue raised suspicions about the reasons behind it, but ultimately, it was done for safety and security reasons.
