The elected president of the United States, donald trumparrived in Washington this Saturday to begin the events related to his inauguration as the 47th president of the country.
The ceremony, which is traditionally held on the steps of the Capitol, was moved inside the building due to the low temperatures predicted for Monday, according to the president himself.
Trump landed at Dulles Airport, in the state of Virginia, after 7:00 p.m. local time, accompanied by his wife, Melania Trumpand his youngest son, Barron Trumpafter leaving West Palm Beach, Floridahis usual place of residence for the last four years. As he stepped off the plane, he briefly greeted reporters, raising his fist in victory.
Other members of the president’s family also came to Washington to attend the events, including Ivanka Trumpaccompanied by her husband, Jared Kushneralready Eric Trumpwho arrived with his wife, Lara Trump.
According to the agenda released by his team, Trump and his family went directly from the airport to his golf club in Virginia, where the president-elect will give a brief speech. The Trump couple will spend the night in Blair Housethe official residence for presidential guests, located in front of the White House.
In an interview with NBCNewsTrump said he did not regret the decision to move the inauguration ceremony inside the Capitol. “There was very bad forecast in terms of cold and it would have been dangerous for a lot of people, crowds and everything else. I think that we made the right decision. We will be very comfortable now.”
The inaugural parade, which was originally held outdoors, was also relocated and will take place at the Capital One Arenawhere Trump is expected to hold a “victory” rally on Sunday.
In the event, the participation of personalities such as the businessman is expected Elon Muskthe vice president-elect J.D. Vanceand former wrestling champion Hulk Hogan.
In dialogue with NBCNews, Trump announced that plans to sign a record number of presidential decrees immediately after his swearing-in on Monday. Although he did not specify a specific figure, the Republican stated that he will seek to exceed 100 executive orders.
“We will dismantle many of the policies promoted during the Joe Biden administration from day one”, he assured. Among its priorities is a policy of mass deportation of migrants in an irregular situation.
“It will start very, very quickly,” he declared, although he avoided giving specific details about the cities involved.
The new “border czar”, Tom Homanconfirmed to Washington Post that the incoming administration plans to arrest people considered “threats to public safety” from day one.
Press reports indicated that a raid was planned in Chicago for Tuesday, although Homan noted that the final decision is subject to change due to previous leaks.
(With information from AFP and EFE)
