President-elect Donald Trump has announced a “Make America Great Again Victory Rally” set to take place on January 19, the day before he is sworn in as the 47th president of the United States.
The rally will be held at the Capital One Arena in Washington D.C., a venue that can host approximately 20,000 attendees. The arena is home to the Washington Wizards basketball team and the Washington Capitals hockey team, making it a high-profile location for the event.
Breaking: President Donald Trump will hold a huge rally in Washington D.C. on Jan. 19th, just a day before his inauguration.
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This marks Trump’s first rally in Washington D.C. since January 6, 2021, and is expected to draw a significant crowd in the lead-up to his inauguration. The event will begin at 3 PM eastern and will be broadcast live by One America News.
🚨BREAKING: Trump is set to hold a victory rally at Capital One Arena in D.C. on Jan. 19, one day before his inauguration. pic.twitter.com/LzflFocWUl
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The rally reflects Trump’s continued reliance on large-scale events to energize his base and celebrate his election victory. It also comes as the nation prepares for the official swearing-in ceremony, which will take place the following day.
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Capital One Arena’s location in the heart of the nation’s capital adds to the significance of the rally, symbolizing a return to prominence for Trump after a contentious political journey.
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Supporters are already making plans to attend the event, which is being described as a major moment for Trump’s incoming administration.