Discussions over the size of President-elect Trump's inaugural crowd sparked notable controversy in 2017, with the White House insisting that the media understated Trump's numbers.
With taking the oath It is now being moved indoors Because of the harsh winter weather, Trump will likely avoid asking any questions about attendance this time.
Fox News learned on Friday that Trump's inauguration will be moved indoors due to icy temperatures forecast for Washington, D.C., on Monday. Trump announced that he had ordered his inaugural address and other ceremonial prayers and speeches to be held in the United States Capitol Rotunda to protect people from harm.
“Weather forecast for Washington, DC“With the wind chill factor, it could drop temperatures to record lows,” Trump wrote on Truth Social.
Trump's inauguration will take place indoors: The last ceremony held indoors was for Reagan in 1985
The US Capitol building is surrounded by fencing and columns in Washington, D.C., on Friday. Preparations are underway for the inauguration of President-elect Trump on Monday. (Fox News Digital)
“There's an Arctic blast sweeping the country. I don't want to see people hurt or injured in any way. These are dangerous conditions for the tens of thousands of law enforcement, first responders, police K9s and even horses, and the hundreds of thousands of supporters who will be out there.” For several hours on the 20th (in any case, if you decide to attend, dress warmly!).
Trump also said Capital One Arena will open Monday for live viewing of his inauguration “and to host the presidential parade.”
“I will be joining the crowd at Capital One, after being sworn in,” Trump wrote.
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A committee spokesman said that the inaugural committee confirmed Trump's statements, saying that the ceremony would be moved inside the US Capitol building to the rotunda.
With attendees unable to gather outside in the cold, any photo of Trump and a record-setting crowd is likely out of the picture, as is any opportunity for people to dispute the size of Trump's alleged crowd as happened in 2017.
Former White House press secretary Sean Spicer criticized the press shortly after President-elect Trump's first inauguration following inaccurate reports about the size of the crowd. (Associated Press)
Former White House Press Secretary Sean Spicer criticized the press Shortly after Trump's first inauguration, he accused the media of inaccurately reporting the size of the crowd.
The day after the inauguration, Spicer said that “photos of the inauguration were intentionally captured in some way, in one particular tweet, to diminish the massive support that gathered on the National Mall.”
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He also said at the time that “inaccurate crowd size numbers were also tweeted. No one had numbers, because the National Park Service, which controls the National Mall, doesn't put any numbers out.”
“These attempts to dampen enthusiasm during the inauguration are shameful and wrong,” Spicer said.
The Washington Post reported at the time Trump had called The acting director of the National Park Service is on his first day in office to object to photos circulating online of the size of his inaugural crowd.
President Biden also faced significant barriers to his inauguration in 2021 due to coronavirus restrictions in place. (Getty Images)
President Biden I also encountered crowd size barriers During his inauguration in 2021 due to coronavirus restrictions in place. His ceremony was attended by a small number of attendees and included former presidents and first ladies. Attendees wore face masks, many failed to adhere to social distancing guidelines, and many were seen hugging each other.
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The last inauguration to be moved indoors was President Ronald Reagan's second inauguration in January 1985. Reagan was sworn in at the White House the day before the ceremony, while public events the next day were held indoors due to temperatures reaching 7 Degrees Celsius with winds of -40.
Fox News' Chris Pandolfo, Peter Doocy, Chad Pergram and Aisha Husni contributed to this report.
