For the first time since 1985, the US President will be sworn in indoors, know the reason.

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US President-elect Donald Trump will take the oath of office indoors at the Capitol Rotunda on Monday due to the forecast of severe cold. This is the first time since 1985 that the US President's swearing-in ceremony will be held indoors. The temperature in Washington is expected to reach -10 degrees Celsius on Monday (January 20).

For the first time since 1985, the US President will be sworn in indoors, know the reason.

For the first time in 150 years, foreign leaders will attend the swearing-in ceremony of the US President. Donald Trump confirmed that he has ordered the swearing-in ceremony to be held in the Capitol Rotunda due to cold weather.

Ronald Reagan was sworn in indoors.

According to the information, the President's address as well as other speeches will now take place inside the Rotunda of the US Capitol instead of outside the building. The inaugural parade will also be held at Washington's Capital One Arena, about 1.6 km away. The last time the swearing-in ceremony was held indoors was for the second term of former Republican President Ronald Reagan.

Hosting the Presidential Parade

Donald Trump also said on social media that he has ordered the swearing-in ceremony to be moved inside the US Capitol Rotunda. He said that we will open the Capital One Arena on Monday to watch this historic event live and host the presidential parade. I will join the crowd at Capital One after my swearing-in.

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Trump said in his post that all other events will remain the same, including the victory rally scheduled for 3 pm on Sunday at Capital One Arena. At the same time, the person, on the condition of anonymity, said that the organizers are discussing organizing the swearing-in ceremony in a closed place due to adverse weather and icy winds. He told that every time during the swearing-in ceremony, the Rotunda is kept ready as an alternative in case of adverse weather conditions. He said that the joint committee of Parliament will take the final decision for the swearing-in ceremony after discussing with Trump.