
Thousands of supporters faced brutal weather conditions to attend President Donald Trump’s final rally before he officially takes office as the 47th president of the United States. The event took place on Saturday, just ahead of Inauguration Day, drawing a large crowd despite freezing temperatures and difficult conditions.
Doors opened at 11 a.m., with President Donald Trump scheduled to speak at 5 p.m. As the day progressed, rain turned into hail and eventually heavy snow, making it a challenge for attendees to remain in place for hours while waiting for the president to take the stage.
D.C. Police laugh at Trump’s pre-inauguration victory party laugh at how disorganized the lines were pic.twitter.com/vaH54kl90J
— The Blue State Refugee (@TheMigrantKing) January 20, 2025
DC IS A SWAMP. Yesterday was the victory rally for Trump. There were tens of thousands of people there to show support. But things took a turn, and the lack of organizing from the police was abysmal. People waited for 6 plus hours due to the shady line management from D.C. pic.twitter.com/cWfKB7f3Ez
— J🇺🇸 (@badboyleeeroy) January 20, 2025
This is a fraction of the tens of thousands of people left outside trying to get into Trump’s victory rally at Capital One Arena.
Never listen to the lies told by the MSM and the left.
Trump is more popular than EVER. pic.twitter.com/KsClEPwshV
— Julia 🇺🇸 (@Jules31415) January 19, 2025
Difficulties arose with crowd control under the management of Washington, D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser. Long lines became chaotic, leaving supporters unsure of where to go or how to enter the venue efficiently. Many struggled with the lack of clear direction.
Mayor Bowser’s team sabotaged the line for Trump’s victory rally, locking people inside lines as they tried to leave. They offer these people no direction, and just left families to figure it out in the middle of a winter storm. pic.twitter.com/aWSO1IxXud
— The Blue State Refugee (@TheMigrantKing) January 20, 2025
🇺🇸 THE LINE FOR THE TRUMP VICTORY RALLY IS MASSIVE
It took me nearly an hour to walk from the front of the line to the end.
We the People are waiting in freezing rain and cold weather to see our President.
Even with the weather, their spirits were HIGH!
We have hope again! pic.twitter.com/GfmEkXdlL6
— Diligent Denizen 🇺🇸 (@DiligentDenizen) January 19, 2025
This is one of MANY lines at Trump's victory rally before his coronation / inauguration ceremony — MASSIVE. Part 2 in the comments
More lines created by D.C.'s finest will be posted soon
Huge MAGA victory pic.twitter.com/dnLcaqkH4E
— The Blue State Refugee (@TheMigrantKing) January 20, 2025
While police officers were stationed throughout the area, their effectiveness in managing the crowd was questioned. Some officers were seen facing away from the event instead of providing support to those waiting in line in the worsening conditions.
President @realDonaldTrump en route to his Victory Rally at Capital One Arena! 🇺🇸 pic.twitter.com/u0eZ9bbwaK
— Margo Martin (@margomartin) January 19, 2025
Trump dancing to the "YMCA" with members of the Village People during his victory rally today.
It is going to be a great 4 years. pic.twitter.com/qPbo24TbEQ
— RD MAGA (@real_defender) January 19, 2025
Attendees, many of whom had traveled great distances, found themselves navigating the unfamiliar city as road conditions deteriorated and traffic patterns changed with little warning. The snowstorm only added to their challenges.
🚨 WOW: President Trump just WALKED THROUGH THE CROWD to take the stage at his Victory Rally
Trump loves his supporters! 🇺🇸
This gave me chills.
pic.twitter.com/AM81WuR3BJ— Nick Sortor (@nicksortor) January 19, 2025
Despite the difficulties, the rally drew an enthusiastic crowd eager to see President Donald Trump, celebrating his victory in an event that demonstrated their determination and resilience.