Trumps Second Inauguration Shifts Indoors Amid – As Donald Trump prepares to take the oath of office for his second term as President of the United States, a perfect storm of events is shaping this historic moment. From massive protests to international developments and domestic crises, here’s what you need to know about Inauguration Day 2025.
People’s March: Thousands to Protest Trump’s Second Term
The streets of Washington D.C. are set to fill with demonstrators on Saturday as the People’s March takes center stage. Organizers expect over 50,000 attendees to voice their opposition to Trump’s policies and his return to the White House.
We’re gathering to mobilize our collective power and stand against efforts to roll back our rights and freedoms, said Analilia Mejia, co-executive director of Popular Democracy in Action.
The march, a rebranding of the 2017 Women’s March, aims to highlight issues including reproductive rights, climate change, and LGBTQ+ equality. Despite frigid temperatures, organizers remain committed to a peaceful yet powerful demonstration.
Arctic Blast Forces Inauguration Indoors
In an unprecedented move, Trump’s swearing-in ceremony will take place inside the U.S. Capitol Rotunda due to dangerously cold weather. This marks the first indoor inauguration since Ronald Reagan’s second term in 1985.
There is an Arctic blast sweeping the Country. I don’t want to see people hurt, or injured, in any way, Trump stated on social media, explaining the last-minute change.
The inaugural parade will also move indoors to the Capital One Arena, significantly altering the traditional pomp and circumstance of Inauguration Day.
Supreme Court Upholds TikTok Ban
Adding to the day’s drama, the Supreme Court unanimously upheld a federal law banning TikTok unless its Chinese parent company, ByteDance, sells the app by Sunday. This decision leaves millions of American users uncertain about the platform’s future.
TikTok CEO Shou Chew is expected to attend Trump’s inauguration, potentially setting the stage for eleventh-hour negotiations on the app’s fate.
Israel-Hamas Ceasefire Takes Effect
On the international front, a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas is set to begin Sunday morning, pausing the 15-month conflict. The deal includes a hostage release agreement, offering a glimmer of hope in the long-standing crisis.
California Wildfire Aftermath
As the nation’s capital braces for protests and celebrations, California continues to grapple with the aftermath of devastating wildfires. Thousands of residents remain displaced, facing the daunting task of rebuilding their communities.
As Trump begins his second term, these events underscore the complex challenges facing the nation. From domestic unrest to international conflicts and environmental crises, the next four years promise to be a critical period in American history.
