Officially, they said they moved it inside due to the brutal cold and wind chills. It will now take place in the Capital Rotunda that holds about 2000 people. I think it was the right move, but they're not allowing guests with tickets to the inauguration to attend. Hmm. I'm sure a huge amount of people had tickets, so they promised there would be other opportunities for them to see him. They just couldn't see the swearing-in ceremony in person.

https://www.politico.com/live-updates/2025/01/17/congress/capitol-preps-for-exclusive-inauguration-00199124

Part of me thinks there were security concerns as well. How could there not be? There isn't really a good way to protect an outdoor event of that size and especially considering they tried to assassinate Trump at least twice. I'm glad they moved it to a smaller venue and that plans for an outdoor event were nixed. It lessens the risk.

I can't wait for this to happen already.