Donald Trump told thousands of cheering supporters on Sunday that he would usher in a new era of American prosperity when he took office, taking a victory lap inside a packed Washington, DC arena, a day before his return to power with plans to forcefully reshape the US. immigration and trade policy.
“Tomorrow, at noon, the curtain will close on four long years of American decline, and we will begin a new day of American strength, prosperity, honor and pride,” he said at the start of his remarks. .
Trump's Make America Great Again Victory Rally was held at Capital One Arena, an indoor hockey and basketball venue that will host some commencement ceremonies on Monday after forecasts of bitter cold prompted officials to cancel the events. -outside that was planned to be moved inside.
The rally resembled the free-wheeling campaign speeches that have been a Trump staple since his first run at the White House in 2016. The event marked his first major address in Washington since delivering speech on January 6, 2021, to supporters who preceded him. the storm on the US Capitol.
Large areas of the streets around the US Capitol and the White House have been blocked off by steel fences since last week, and police could be seen throughout the city.
The inauguration is scheduled for noon ET on Monday, when Trump will take the presidential oath inside the Capitol building's rotunda, after cold weather prompted organizers to move the ceremony indoors . About 25,000 law enforcement personnel will be present to provide security.
