Marjorie Taylor Greene Suggests 'Security Threat,' Rather Than Cold, Could Be Reason for Indoor Inauguration

The decision to move President-elect Donald Trump's inauguration indoors, attributed to freezing temperatures forecasted for Washington, D.C., sparked speculation by Marjorie Taylor Greene.

She questioned whether concerns over security, rather than the frigid weather, might have prompted the change.

"I have personally attended countless rallies where President Trump spoke in extreme weather conditions from cold to rain to heat," Greene wrote on X, "Is there a security threat other than extreme cold temperatures? Not only for him but for the people?"

Some social media users mocked Greene's suggestion.

"Stop it. Isn't cold weather enough without conspiracy theories?" wrote one user.

"You go stand outside during the whole inauguration, then come back and let us know if it was anything other than the weather," wrote another.

Trump's Monday inauguration is predicted to be one of the coldest in decades, with temperatures expected to hover around 18 degrees and wind chills making it feel as low as 5 to 10 degrees, as reported by ABC News.

Trump announced the move indoors via Truth Social, saying, "I don't want to see people hurt, or injured, in any way...It is dangerous conditions for the tens of thousands of Law Enforcement, First Responders, Police K9s and even horses, and hundreds of thousands of supporters that will be outside for many hours."

The ceremony will take place in the Capitol Rotunda, a departure from the traditional outdoor setting. This change means the majority of ticketed guests will be unable to attend in person, according to the Joint Inaugural Committee.

In a statement, the committee encouraged those in Washington to attend other indoor venues screening the inauguration. "We strongly suggest people who are in Washington for the event attend other indoor events at indoor venues of their choice to watch the inauguration," the committee said.

Meanwhile, members of Congress and those with tickets for the Presidential Platform will be permitted to attend.

Security concerns have not been cited as a reason for the change.

A spokesperson for the Joint Congressional Committee on Inaugural Ceremonies confirmed the move honored Trump's request. The National Special Security Event D.C. Joint Information Center said the Secret Service is working with its partners to adjust security measures as needed.

This isn't the first time cold weather has driven such a decision. In 1985, President Ronald Reagan's second inauguration was moved indoors due to similar conditions.