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Unprecedented Security with 25,000 Personnel for Trump's Second Inauguration Moved Indoors

Jan 20, 2025, 01:24 PM

Ahead of Donald Trump's second inauguration as President of the United States, Washington D.C. has implemented unprecedented security measures. Approximately 25,000 security personnel, including 4,000 police officers and 7,800 National Guard troops, have been mobilized to ensure safety during the event. The security setup includes the deployment of helicopters, closure of roads, and the erection of 30 miles of fencing around the Capitol. The inauguration, marking Trump's return to the White House, has been moved indoors to the Capitol Rotunda due to cold weather, the first such move since 1985. This adjustment follows two assassination attempts against Trump, heightening security concerns. The event is designated as a National Special Security Event, featuring extensive security perimeters, multiple checkpoints, enhanced maritime security by the Coast Guard, and a no-fly zone.