ABC News has learned of ticket losses due to Trump's inauguration being moved indoors
Due to the postponement of the inauguration of U.S. President-elect Donald Trump indoors, most of those who bought tickets will not be able to attend it. This was reported by ABC News on January 18 with reference to the joint inaugural committee.
The Committee reports that these tickets are now "commemorative". It is noted that members of Congress and those whose seats are on the presidential podium will be able to attend the event in person.
"We strongly encourage people who are in Washington for this event to attend other closed events at private venues of their choice to watch the inauguration," the committee emphasized.
The Secret Service and Capitol Police are also said to be working to adapt security plans to the new environment.
About Trump's order to move the inauguration ceremony indoors, in the rotunda of the U.S. 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 accommodate only up to 20 thousand people.
The US Congress on January 6 approved Trump's victory in the 60th presidential election held on November 5, 2024. This decision was announced by current US Vice President Kamala Harris, who competed with Trump as a candidate.
