President-elect Donald Trump said he is moving his inauguration indoors Monday
due to the freezing weather expected in Washington, D.C.
Trump said he'll be sworn in and deliver his inauguration address inside the Capitol Rotunda.
"The various Dignitaries and Guests will be brought into the Capitol," Trump wrote on Truth Social. "This will be a very beautiful experience for all, and especially for the large TV audience!"
"We will open Capital One Arena on Monday for LIVE viewing of this Historic event, and to host the Presidential Parade," Trump added. "I will join the crowd at Capital One, after my Swearing In."
Due to this change, the "vast majority of ticketed guests will not be able to attend the ceremonies in person," according to the Joint Inaugural Committee. "Those with tickets for the Presidential Platform and members of Congress will be able to attend in person."
"We strongly suggest people who are in Washington for the event attend other indoor events at indoor venues of their choice to watch the inauguration," the committee said.
In a statement, the U.S. Capitol Police said the ticketed outside areas on the West Front of the Capitol will be closed on Monday. The Capitol Police and other law enforcement agencies working to secure the inauguration "will still have a heightened security posture with an increased law enforcement presence and layers of physical security," Capitol Police said.