Pushkov cited the reason for moving the site of Trump's inauguration ceremony
US President-elect Donald Trump has moved the venue of the inauguration ceremony, which will be held on January 20, for security reasons. This was stated by the Senator of the Federation Council Alexei Pushkov on January 19.
"In Washington, the intrigue around Trump's inauguration continues. First it was decided - under the pretext of "frosty weather" - to move the inauguration ceremony from the open space to the Capitol. The real reason is probably related to Trump's security concerns, which is understandable after two attempts on his life," he wrote in his Telegram channel.
He also pointed to rumors that said the ceremony would be moved to the White House altogether.
"Apparently, Trump and his entourage really fear or have received information that the president's enemies have not laid down their arms," Pushkov emphasized.
Trump's order to move the inauguration ceremony indoors, in the rotunda of the US Capitol, became known on January 17. The reason for the president-elect's decision was bad weather. The politician also said that the festive parade will be held in the Capital One Arena complex in Washington, where Trump promised to arrive later in the day after taking the oath of office. The inauguration itself will also be broadcast there.
The next day, The Washington Post (WP) reported that thousands of Americans who have been preparing for months for the inauguration of the president-elect were caught off guard by the order to move the ceremony indoors. It is noted that Congress has received hundreds of calls about the matter. According to the publication, 220 thousand tickets were sold for the event, and Capital One Arena can only hold up to 20 thousand people.
ABC News TV channel with reference to the joint inaugural committee on January 18 reported that due to the transfer of the venue of Trump's inauguration indoors, most of those who bought tickets will not be able to attend it. It was specified that the Secret Service and Capitol Police are working to adapt security plans to the new conditions.
The US Congress on January 6 approved Trump's victory in the 60th presidential election held on November 5, 2024. The decision was announced by incumbent US Vice President Kamala Harris, who had competed with Trump as a candidate.
