A frail Trump moves inauguration indoors

citygator · Jan 19, 2025 at 11:04 AM

Concerned over a small turnout for his inauguration a frail Trump is moving indoors and blaming the cold. The last old and frail president, Reagan, on his ‘85 reelection, was the last indoor inauguration.

Obama did his in 28 degree weather. JFK 22 degrees and snow. But of course those two were young and Reagan and Trump old.

It will definitely be cold, but seemingly there is a high correlation with a president’s age and weather to move indoors for cold. I hope Trump is up to the task. He has a lot of promises to keep but this is a bad start.

Donald Trump Wusses Out Of Outdoor Inauguration

Raw Story notes that hotel occupancy rates in Washington D.C. - just over 70% three days before the inauguration – do not point to a sellout crowd on inauguration day. Raw Story reports in a separate article, “According to MSNBC's Chris Jansing, the expected weather on Monday will actually be warmer than MAGA fans have experienced at some of his rallies.

The same article quietly reveals that John F. Kennedy was inaugurated outdoors with the same temperature but also with eight inches of snow on the ground. Barack Obama and Jimmy Carter were inaugurated outdoors in 28 degree weather, a barely noticeable difference.

channingcrowderhungry · Jan 19, 2025 at 11:05 AM

Peak alpha male

docspor · Jan 19, 2025 at 11:11 AM

skiied yesterday. the high was -2

citygator · Jan 19, 2025 at 11:18 AM

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skiied yesterday. the high was -2
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One of my favorite alarm clock messages: 2 degrees, “not as cold”. So glad I’m in Charlotte now.

rivergator · Jan 19, 2025 at 11:31 AM

BTW, tomorrow's entertainers:

Underwood, whose career took off after she won "American Idol" in 2005, will sing "America the Beautiful" before Trump takes the oath of office, according to the inaugural committee responsible for organizing the event. The Armed Forces Chorus and the United States Naval Academy Glee Club will accompany her.

Opera singer Christopher Macchio will perform the national anthem at the end of the ceremony. Singer-songwriter Lee Greenwood, choirs from the University of Nebraska–Lincoln and the United States Marine Band will also have musical contributions to the program.

Throughout the four days of celebrations in the capital, other big names are set to perform. A campaign-style rally on Sunday will feature Kid Rock, The Village People, Billy Ray Cyrus and Greenwood. Liberty University's Praise Choir will also perform.

The Village People, whose song "Y.M.C.A." has become a staple of Trump events, will make another appearance at one of the inaugural balls. Performances from Jason Aldean, Rascal Flatts, Parker McCollum and Gavin DeGraw are also in the lineup at the several inaugural balls planned after the swearing-in. Rapper Nelly is also set to perform at one of glitzy events, the inaugural committee confirmed Saturday.
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Who is performing at the Trump 2025 inauguration? Here's the list of tomorrow's singers.

g8orbill · Jan 19, 2025 at 11:39 AM

joey showed signs of dementia before the 2020 election and in the 4 years he has been in office his cognitive decline was VERY noticeable

I think the move inside is more about security than the weather and I can't say as I blame him- why give the whacko's an open shot

homer · Jan 19, 2025 at 11:40 AM

I’ve often wondered what it’s like to be obsessed with someone you despise.

workemsillyg8rs · Jan 19, 2025 at 11:53 AM

citygator said: ↑

Concerned over a small turnout for his inauguration a frail Trump is moving indoors and blaming the cold. The last old and frail president, Reagan, on his ‘85 reelection, was the last indoor inauguration.

Obama did his in 28 degree weather. JFK 22 degrees and snow. But of course those two were young and Reagan and Trump old.

It will definitely be cold, but seemingly there is a high correlation with a president’s age and weather to move indoors for cold. I hope Trump is up to the task. He has a lot of promises to keep but this is a bad start.

Donald Trump Wusses Out Of Outdoor Inauguration

Raw Story notes that hotel occupancy rates in Washington D.C. - just over 70% three days before the inauguration – do not point to a sellout crowd on inauguration day. Raw Story reports in a separate article, “According to MSNBC's Chris Jansing, the expected weather on Monday will actually be warmer than MAGA fans have experienced at some of his rallies.

The same article quietly reveals that John F. Kennedy was inaugurated outdoors with the same temperature but also with eight inches of snow on the ground. Barack Obama and Jimmy Carter were inaugurated outdoors in 28 degree weather, a barely noticeable difference.
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HA ha ha ha ha. This is all you have left huh?

rivergator · Jan 19, 2025 at 11:58 AM

Temps in the low 20s, gusts into the 30s, wind chill in single digits. The move makes sense.

dangolegators · Jan 19, 2025 at 11:59 AM

g8orbill said: ↑

joey showed signs of dementia before the 2020 election and in the 4 years he has been in office his cognitive decline was VERY noticeable

I think the move inside is more about security than the weather and I can't say as I blame him- why give the whacko's an open shot
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It's got nothing to do with security. They'd been planning an outdoor inauguration for months. It's because Trump was afraid of the crowd size being too small. At least this time around we won't have to see poor Sean Spicer trying to convince people that it was the biggest crowd ever.

VAg8r1 · Jan 19, 2025 at 12:04 PM

Not defending Trump in anyway, his inauguration was not the first or even second to be moved indoors and the decision probably wasn't even Trump's. These are the others:

A blizzard prevented Willam Taft’s 1909 ceremony from being held outside.

Ronald Reagan’s second inauguration in 1985 was moved indoors as it was 7 degrees.

James Monroe's second inauguration in 1821 was held indoors due to a snowstorm.

Andrew Jackson's second inauguration in 1833 was held indoors due to cold temperatures, snowy grounds and Jackson experiencing health issues

US presidential inaugurations: Coldest ones on record

demosthenes · Jan 19, 2025 at 12:07 PM

g8orbill said: ↑

I think the move inside is more about security than the weather and I can't say as I blame him- why give the whacko's an open shot
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I don’t really care where they hold the inauguration and think it’s probably the right call to hold it indoors with the temp/wind combo, but there is zero basis for what you “think.” Trump has been campaigning outdoors behind bulletproof glass, they’ve been planning an outdoor inauguration since he won, he’s said it’s about the weather, and they’ve moved even the parade indoors.

workemsillyg8rs · Jan 19, 2025 at 12:08 PM

dangolegators said: ↑

It's got nothing to do with security. They'd been planning an outdoor inauguration for months. It's because Trump was afraid of the crowd size being too small. At least this time around we won't have to see poor Sean Spicer trying to convince people that it was the biggest crowd ever.
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Dude, if there is one thing that this guy can do, it is drawing a large crowd. Stop with this nonsense.

citygator · Jan 19, 2025 at 12:11 PM

workemsillyg8rs said: ↑

HA ha ha ha ha. This is all you have left huh?
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Meh. His age is a real factor.

homer said: ↑

I’ve often wondered what it’s like to be obsessed with someone you despise.
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There is more evidence you’re obsessed with me. Out of my last 20 OPs I started 3 are about Trump. One on his comment about the electoral college. One about the expectations for his second term. And this one.

workemsillyg8rs · Jan 19, 2025 at 12:12 PM

citygator said: ↑

Meh. His age is a real factor.
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No it isn't.

citygator · Jan 19, 2025 at 12:17 PM

workemsillyg8rs said: ↑

No it isn't.
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Yes it is.

VAg8r1 · Jan 19, 2025 at 12:19 PM

workemsillyg8rs said: ↑

No it isn't.
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I agree. His Narcissistic Personality Disorder is probably much more of a factor than Trump's age. He doesn't want to be embarrassed by a relatively small crowd.

g8orbill · Jan 19, 2025 at 12:20 PM

Hell I am only 73 and that weather would cause me issues - you want to say it is because he is Frail- go ahead- he will still be the President tomorrow

vaxcardinal · Jan 19, 2025 at 12:38 PM

citygator said: ↑

Concerned over a small turnout for his inauguration a frail Trump is moving indoors and blaming the cold. The last old and frail president, Reagan, on his ‘85 reelection, was the last indoor inauguration.

Obama did his in 28 degree weather. JFK 22 degrees and snow. But of course those two were young and Reagan and Trump old.

It will definitely be cold, but seemingly there is a high correlation with a president’s age and weather to move indoors for cold. I hope Trump is up to the task. He has a lot of promises to keep but this is a bad start.

Donald Trump Wusses Out Of Outdoor Inauguration

Raw Story notes that hotel occupancy rates in Washington D.C. - just over 70% three days before the inauguration – do not point to a sellout crowd on inauguration day. Raw Story reports in a separate article, “According to MSNBC's Chris Jansing, the expected weather on Monday will actually be warmer than MAGA fans have experienced at some of his rallies.

The same article quietly reveals that John F. Kennedy was inaugurated outdoors with the same temperature but also with eight inches of snow on the ground. Barack Obama and Jimmy Carter were inaugurated outdoors in 28 degree weather, a barely noticeable difference.
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Wind chill will be in the single digits. Much colder than those others you stated

vaxcardinal · Jan 19, 2025 at 12:39 PM

g8orbill said: ↑

joey showed signs of dementia before the 2020 election and in the 4 years he has been in office his cognitive decline was VERY noticeable

I think the move inside is more about security than the weather and I can't say as I blame him- why give the whacko's an open shot
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Nope, it’s the weather.

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