Only 2,000 People Will Be Allowed To Attend Trump’s Inauguration

A new report revealed that only 2,000 people will be allowed to attend Trump’s inauguration inside the Capitol Rotunda.

Previously, Trump was to hold his inauguration outside, where hundreds of thousands of supporters were expected to attend, but due to the cold temperatures, the Trump team decided to hold his inauguration indoors.

The Joint Congressional Committee on Inaugural Ceremonies stated, “The vast majority of ticketed guests will not be able to attend the ceremonies in person.”

“While we know this is difficult for many attendees, 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,” added the Joint Congressional Committee.

Despite many Trump supporters being unable to attend the inauguration, Trump will hold a rally on Sunday night and speak to his supporters at Capitol One Arena in Washington, D.C., after his inauguration.

Trump’s inauguration on Monday will be in the Capitol Rotunda with about 2,000 guests.

Only members of Congress, their spouses, other high-ranking officials, and Trump’s family will be allowed inside.

Weather and security were issues.

Protect Trump!pic.twitter.com/3VCJFbM7y6

— Paul A. Szypula 🇺🇸 (@Bubblebathgirl) January 18, 2025

Here’s what Politico reported:

Donald Trump won’t be crowing about crowd size at his second inauguration. Barely more than 2,000 people will pack into the Capitol Rotunda for a cold-weather inaugural ceremony backup plan not seen since Ronald Reagan.

ADVERTISEMENT

The call to move the swearing in and inaugural address indoors was made by the Trump team, but the pivot will have to be executed by the Joint Congressional Committee on Inaugural Ceremonies and hundreds of workers across Capitol Hill — who have less than 72 hours to pull off a huge pivot.

The have nots: Just a tiny fraction of committed Trump supporters who traveled to Washington will get to see the ceremonies in person. The rotunda crowd will mostly be comprised of lawmakers, other high-ranking officials and Trump’s family. In addition to disappointed ticket holders, a shout out to Republican staffers on Capitol Hill, who watched weeks of work on securing tickets for constituents collapse, with basically no members of the general public able to attend. Rep. Mark Alford (R-Mo.) told constituents in Washington for the festivities to “stay tuned” to email and social media about viewing opportunities.

“The vast majority of ticketed guests will not be able to attend the ceremonies in person,” according to a statement from the Joint Congressional Committee on Inaugural Ceremonies. “While we know this is difficult for many attendees, 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.”

Trump confirms his Inauguration will be held indoors… but look at what he says

“I don’t want to see people hurt, or injured, in any way.” 🤔

He then says they will open the Capitol One Arena on Monday for the live viewing of the event, where he will join after he is sworn in.… pic.twitter.com/IkDQmuXzj0

— MJTruthUltra (@MJTruthUltra) January 17, 2025

Per CNN:

President-elect Donald Trump’s inauguration will be moved indoors, he announced Friday, due to dangerously cold temperatures projected in the nation’s capital.

“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 posted on Truth Social.

“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,” Trump added.