The U.S. Capitol Building is surrounded by fencing and bollards in Washington, D.C., on Friday. Preparations are being made for President-elect Trump's inauguration on Monday. (Fox News Digital)
"There is an Arctic blast sweeping the Country. I don’t want to see people hurt, or injured, in any way. It is dangerous conditions for the tens of thousands of Law Enforcement, First Responders, Police K9s and even horses, and hundreds of thousands of supporters that will be outside for many hours on the 20th (In any event, if you decide to come, dress warmly!)," he continued.
Trump also said the Capital One Arena will be open Monday for live viewing of his inauguration "and to host the Presidential Parade."
"I will join the crowd at Capital One, after my Swearing in," Trump wrote.
The Inaugural Committee confirmed Trump's statements, saying the ceremony would be moved inside the U.S. Capitol to the Rotunda, a committee spokesperson said.
With attendees no longer being able to gather outside in the cold, any photo op for Trump and a record crowd is likely out of the picture, and so is any chance for people to dispute Trump's claimed crowd size like in 2017.
President Biden also faced crowd-size barriers during his inauguration in 2021 due to coronavirus restrictions in place. (Getty Images)
President Biden also faced crowd-size barriers during his inauguration in 2021 due to coronavirus restrictions in place. His ceremony was sparsely attended and included former presidents and first ladies. Attendees wore face masks and many failed to abide by social distancing guidelines, with several seen high-fiving and hugging.
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The last inauguration ceremony to be moved indoors was President Ronald Reagan's second inauguration in January 1985. Reagan took the oath of office at the White House the day before the ceremony, while public events the following day were held inside due to temperatures hitting 7 degrees with a windchill of -40.
Fox News' Chris Pandolfo, Peter Doocy, Chad Pergram and Aishah Hasnie contributed to this report.
Haley Chi-Sing is a Writer for Fox News Digital. You can reach her at @haleychising on X.
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