Trump moves inauguration indoors due to freezing temperatures

Supporters to view the ceremony in 20,000-person capacity arena, president elect says

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Preparations were underway at the West Front of the U.S. Capitol building before the event was called indoors. © Reuters

WASHINGTON (Reuters) -- President-elect Donald Trump said his inauguration on Monday will take place inside the U.S. Capitol rather than outdoors because of severe cold, the first time in 40 years that U.S. presidential inaugural ceremonies will be moved indoors.

"There is an Arctic blast sweeping the Country. I don't want to see people hurt, or injured, in any way," Trump said on his Truth Social platform on Friday.

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