
Thousands of President Donald Trump’s supporters faced severe weather conditions in Washington, D.C. on Saturday to attend his final rally before he assumes office as the 47th president of the United States. Attendees stood in the rain, hail and snow for hours in anticipation of the event.
Doors opened at 11 a.m., while President Donald Trump was scheduled to speak at 5 p.m. Supporters arrived early to secure their spots, enduring hours of deteriorating weather that made waiting increasingly difficult.
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
Despite the enthusiasm of the crowd, Mayor Muriel Bowser’s administration struggled to manage the massive turnout. Long lines became chaotic, with little direction provided, leaving many attendees frustrated and unsure of where to go.
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
Police officers were stationed at various points, but many stood in groups facing away from the crowd rather than providing assistance. The lack of proper crowd management left supporters to navigate the city’s streets on their own.
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
— Real Defender🇺🇸 (@real_defender) January 19, 2025
What began as rain in the morning quickly escalated to hail and eventually turned into heavy snowfall. Families found themselves braving the elements with no clear guidance on traffic routes or available assistance.
🚨 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
Even with these obstacles, supporters packed the rally area, eager to cheer on President Donald Trump and celebrate the victory that led to his presidency.