• Trump's swearing-in will occur inside the Capitol Rotunda due to severe cold weather forecasts.
• The decision marks the first indoor swearing-in since Ronald Reagan's second term in 1985.
• Forecasts predict temperatures around 22°F (−6°C), the coldest recording since 1985.
• Approximately 250,000 guests may need alternate viewing arrangements at Capital One Arena.
• Trump encourages attendees to dress warmly due to the hazardous conditions.

U.S. President-elect Donald Trump will take the oath of office from inside the Capitol Rotunda on Monday due to forecasts of intense cold weather that threatens record lows. On his Truth Social account, Trump expressed concern stating, "The weather forecast for Washington, D.C., with the windchill factor, could take temperatures into severe record lows. There is an Arctic blast sweeping the Country. I don’t want to see people hurt, or injured, in any way," emphasizing the dangers posed to the attendees and emergency personnel stationed outdoors during the ceremony. The Rotunda serves as a prepared alternative for such events, marking the last indoor swearing-in which occurred in 1985 during President Ronald Reagan's second inauguration.

The impending weather conditions illustrate a significant shift as the forecast anticipates the coldest Inauguration Day temperatures since Reagan's tenure. The National Weather Service predicts temperatures around 22 degrees Fahrenheit (−6 degrees Celsius) at noon on the day of the swearing-in, with wind gusts projected to push wind chill factors into single digits. This worsens the situation for up to 250,000 guests expected to attend, causing the need for alternate viewing arrangements.

Trump has arranged for some supporters to catch the ceremony from Washington's Capital One Arena, which has a capacity of about 20,000, where he plans to visit after the ceremony. Further, the day's events, including the Sunday rally held there and three official inaugural balls scheduled for Monday night, will continue as planned.

Trump also stated, "All other events will remain the same, including the Victory Rally at Capital One Arena." The Joint Congressional Committee on Inaugural Ceremonies affirmed their cooperation by agreeing to the request by Trump's Presidential Inaugural Committee to shift the ceremony indoors, ensuring the safety and comfort of attendees while navigating this cold and inhospitable weather.

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