
Thousands of supporters gathered in Washington, D.C. on Saturday for President Donald Trump’s final rally before he officially takes office as the 47th president of the United States. Despite the cold, wind and snow, the crowd packed the streets surrounding Capital One Arena.
The rally’s doors opened at 11 a.m., and President Donald Trump was set to speak at 5 p.m. Supporters arrived early, prepared to endure the tough weather, but soon encountered issues with disorganized lines that stretched across several city blocks.
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
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
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Under the leadership of Washington, D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser, crowd management quickly fell apart. Barricades and fencing created confusion, with attendees left to navigate the maze-like setup without assistance from city officials or police officers.
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
Law enforcement officers were seen in large numbers, yet many were standing in clusters rather than directing the crowd or providing information. Some officers faced away from the gathering, doing little to alleviate the growing confusion.
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
As rain turned into hail and eventually a snowstorm, families unfamiliar with the city struggled to make their way through the streets without guidance. The cold, combined with the lack of direction, made the wait even more challenging for attendees.
🚨 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 these challenges, the rally saw a massive turnout. Supporters remained steadfast, cheering for President Donald Trump and celebrating their shared commitment to his leadership