
Thousands of President Donald Trump’s supporters gathered in Washington, D.C. on Saturday for his final victory rally before he takes office as the 47th president of the United States. Despite enduring rain, hail and snow, attendees remained committed to showing their support.
Doors reportedly opened at 11 a.m., with President Donald Trump scheduled to speak at 5 p.m. Supporters lined up early, facing hours of waiting in the worsening weather, which began with rain and eventually turned into a snowstorm.
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
Poor planning under Washington, D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser led to widespread disorganization. Attendees struggled with confusing barricades and fencing, which stretched lines around multiple city blocks with little guidance or direction.
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
Despite a significant police presence, officers appeared disengaged from the event. Many were seen standing in groups, facing away from the crowd rather than assisting with maintaining order and providing information.
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
Families unfamiliar with the city were left to navigate blocked streets and unmarked traffic patterns without assistance from local authorities. The worsening conditions made it increasingly difficult to reach the rally.
🚨 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
Even with these challenges, the rally was a success as thousands filled the streets and cheered for President Donald Trump, celebrating his victory despite the obstacles they faced.