Trump's inauguration will be held indoors due to frigid weather forecast
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Trump Inauguration to Move Indoors Ahead of Cold Weather
Above: Workers break down parts of the tents set outside for the inauguration of US Pres.-elect Donald Trump in Washington, DC, on Jan. 18, 2025. Image copyright: ANDREW CABALLERO-REYNOLDS/AFP/Contributor via Getty Images
The Spin
Narrative A
In line with the decisions of former Presidents William Taft and Ronald Reagan, Donald Trump and his inauguration managers have deemed the weather frigid to take any risks. While some presidents have held outdoor inaugurations under similar conditions, at temperatures under 20 degrees, the goal is for no one to get hurt.
Narrative B
While prioritizing safety is understandable, this decision will break the hearts of those who traveled from across the world to view this historic event in person. Sub-freezing temperatures may be seen as a risk to Trump and other inauguration officials, but those attendees were prepared to brave the cold anyway.