
Thousands of President Donald Trump’s supporters gathered in Washington, D.C. on Saturday for his final rally before he assumes office as the 47th president of the United States. Despite braving freezing rain, wind and snow, attendees faced disorganization that added to the day’s challenges.
The rally opened its doors at 11 a.m., with President Donald Trump scheduled to speak at 5 p.m. Supporters arrived early, enduring hours in the cold while waiting for their opportunity to see the president one last time before Inauguration Day.
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
Under Washington, D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser’s leadership, the event’s organization quickly fell apart. Long lines stretched through the city, with attendees left without direction as they attempted to navigate their way into the venue.
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 throughout the area, but their presence did little to help. Groups of officers were seen standing around, some facing away from the crowd instead of providing assistance to those struggling to find their way.
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
— RD MAGA (@real_defender) January 19, 2025
The weather worsened throughout the day, shifting from rain to hail before turning into a full snowstorm. Many families, unfamiliar with the city’s layout, were left to manage the treacherous conditions without guidance from law enforcement or event organizers.
🚨 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 obstacles, the rally saw an enormous turnout, with supporters celebrating President Donald Trump’s victory and standing firm in their commitment to his leadership.