A cold, driving rain pounded thousands of MAGA-loving patriots who waited in line for hours outside Capital One Arena in Washington D.C., waiting for just a chance to hear President Trump speak at a nighttime rally.
Temperatures stubbornly stuck at exactly 33 degrees, just one degree above freezing. The combination of cold temperatures and a pounding rain did not dampen the hearts of those wanting to see the soon-to-be 47th President of the United States.
“I am freezing my butt off. But this is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. We’re willing to do it, He is going to make America Great Again. He is going to get us back on track,” said Kim Cobb to the South Shore Press from her home state of Arizona.
Before Friday, there were no plans to host Presidential rallies on Sunday or Monday, but both happened once the Inaugural Host Committee and President Trump decided to move the Inauguration indoors.
To accommodate the hundreds of thousands of people who were expected to witness history in person and outdoors, there were two events featuring President Trump inside Capitol One Arena, with a capacity of 20,356.
President Trump supporters were willing to brace bitter and dangerous temperatures for the Inauguration itself. They still had to dodge drops and freezing temperatures outside Capital One Arena.
“We came dressed for it. We are ready and prepared and excited to see President Trump,” said Jim Kane to the South Shore Press, who is from Dallas, Texas.
Excitement was at a fever pitch not only to hear from the Commander in Chief, but to see his America First agenda implemented: secure the border, reduce inflation, cut taxes, and reduce government spending.
“I can't imagine being anywhere else in the world other than being right here in this ‘Trump line.’ Best day of our lives. Everything he said he was gonna do, I believe he is going to do and make this country great again. He is amazing,” said Boston, Massachusetts resident Carla Gomez to the South Shore Press..