Donald Trump inauguration sparks deadly conspiracy theories after sudden move indoors
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Furious Donald Trump supporters have questioned whether his inauguration was moved indoors due to a threat on his life rather than the freezing conditions cited. Tens of thousands of Trump's loyal fans, many travelling from across the country, had already descended on Washington DC, ahead of Monday's ceremony when the change of venue was announced.
Among them were at least 11 individuals charged or convicted for their roles in the deadly January 6 Capitol attack, some of whom had obtained special permission from federal judges to attend. The last-minute move blindsided many who had prepared to brave the harsh winter conditions. Countless Trump fans highlighted to the Sunday Mirror how the forecast for the 12pm ceremony is sunny with -5c.
They pointed to the lower -12c temperature given as the reason why the outdoor event was called off is not forecast until late into the night. Around 220,000 ticket holders were due to attend the ceremony at the US Capitol, with an additional 400,000 people anticipated to line the surrounding streets and National Mall. Instead, the indoor relocation means only a few hundred will witness the event in person, a sharp contrast to the spectacle Trump had originally envisioned.
The abrupt change has fueled speculation among his supporters, with some claiming the explanation of extreme weather is merely a cover for heightened security concerns. While on the campaign trail, Trump survived two assassination attempts - one of which came within an inch of costing him his life when he was shot in the ear.
