Most ticket holders for the inauguration of US President-elect Donald Trump on January 20 will not be able to attend the ceremony in person, as the event has been moved to the Capitol Rotunda due to the cold in Washington.
This was stated by the Congressional Inauguration Committee on Friday.
The Capitol's Central Hall can only accommodate lawmakers and ticket holders for the presidential podium. “We understand this is a difficult time for many, but we encourage those who will be in Washington that day to watch the inauguration during other indoor events“, the statement, the text of which was quoted by the American media, said.
On Friday, Trump announcedthat due to the low temperatures in Washington, his inaugural address and the swearing-in ceremony on January 20 would be held in the Capitol Rotunda. In Washington on January 20, temperatures are expected to drop to minus 12 degrees Celsius.
The inauguration will be broadcast live from the Capital One Arena, where the parade will also take place. After the swearing-in, Trump promised to join those gathered on stage. The remaining events will take place as scheduled.