Supporters of Trump brave harsh weather conditions to witness the election of the president.

On the eve of his inauguration, Trump held a rally at the Capitol One Arena in Washington DC.

Supporters of Trump brave harsh weather conditions to witness the election of the president.
Supporters of Trump brave harsh weather conditions to witness the election of the president.

This weekend, in Washington D.C., thousands of Trump supporters gathered to celebrate his re-election, braving long drives, waiting in lines, and harsh winter conditions.

Numerous Trump supporters gathered at the Capital One arena in Washington, D.C., for the "Make America Great Again" rally hosted by the president-elect on Sunday night.

The president's victory lap rally attracted a large crowd, despite the harsh weather conditions.

Supporters wait to enter the venue ahead of a U.S. President-elect Donald Trump rally
Supporters wait to enter the venue ahead of a President-elect Trump rally, the day before he is scheduled to be inaugurated for a second term, in Washington, D.C., Jan. 19, 2025. (Reuters/Brian Snyder)

The lines to enter the event extended for blocks and miles, with fences measuring 10 feet high to secure the area. Some attendees reported waiting over three hours in line.

pre inauguration rally
Supporters of President-elect Trump attend a rally at Capital One Arena in Washington, D.C., Sunday, Jan. 19, 2025, the eve of Inauguration Day. (Breanne Deppisch/Planet Chronicle Digital)

An Indiana man who traveled from the Hoosier State to D.C. for the rally camped out at 10 p.m. Saturday before the rally on Sunday afternoon. In an interview with Planet Chronicle, he stated that he had no regrets about his decision, pointing to the prime post he had secured, right next to the stage.

He wasn't alone, as approximately 100 others had also chosen to camp out, as he estimated in the interview. This shared experience fostered a sense of camaraderie and commitment, which was evident during the Sunday rally.

Fans at Capitol One arena
Supporters of President-elect Trump attend a rally at Capital One Arena in Washington, D.C., Sunday, Jan. 19, 2025. (Breanne Deppisch/Planet Chronicle Digital)

The event's lines were enormous, extending beyond the venue and leaving many attendees waiting in the freezing cold for hours.

No one of the supporters interviewed expressed any regrets about the cold they endured, including those who had waited over nine hours to enter the venue.

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A supporter of President-elect Trump at Capital One Arena, Sunday, Jan. 19, 2025. (Breanne Deppisch/Planet Chronicle Digital)

One woman expressed her happiness to be at the rally, saying so alongside her partner, who was part of the last group to be admitted, six hours after the doors opened to the public.

Since January 6, 2021, Trump's first speech in D.C. featured a diverse lineup of performers with little in common. The event included two women who called themselves "Girls Gone Bible" leading the audience in a lengthy prayer for Trump, followed by a lively musical performance by Kid Rock.

The rally featured Stephen Miller, Dana White, and Donald Trump Jr., among other speakers. Stephen Miller offered policy-focused remarks, while Dana White's fiery comments stirred up the crowd. Before Trump took the stage, his children led the group in the Pledge of Allegiance.

fan gives thumbs up
A Trump supporter gives a thumbs up at Capital One Arena, Sunday, Jan. 19, 2025. (Breanne Deppisch/Planet Chronicle Digital)

If measuring crowd size is a sign of success, as Trump often believes, then his second term is likely to receive widespread approval from his supporters.

"The Florida woman who attended the rally told Planet Chronicle Digital that she would do it again, despite the long hours, lines, and crowds. She has no regrets about her experience."

by Breanne Deppisch

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