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Man of the MAGA people: Trump to host rally for fans before inauguration

Donald Trump will host a “Make America Great Again Victory Rally” at Capital One Arena in Northwest D.C. on Sunday, Jan. 19, just one day before being sworn in as the 47th U.S. President.

The event marks Trump’s first rally in Washington, D.C., since the infamous Jan. 6, 2021, gathering.

Arena Welcomes Trump Amid Controversy

Monumental Sports & Entertainment, which manages the 20,000-seat arena home to the Washington Wizards and Capitals, confirmed the event in a statement. “We have made our arena available to every administration for inaugural events, dating back decades, irrespective of party,” the spokesperson said. “We are happy that President Trump has accepted our offer and will welcome him and his guests to Capital One Arena on January 19.”

Doors for the rally will open at 11 a.m., with the event kicking off at 3 p.m. Tickets are limited to two per person and are available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Rally Adds to D.C.’s Intensified Security Climate

The rally comes amid heightened tensions and increased security measures in the capital, following recent violent incidents nationwide. Trump’s inauguration on Jan. 20 is classified as a National Special Security Event, ensuring extensive federal law enforcement oversight.

With the FBI recently releasing new footage of a suspect planting a pipe bomb near DNC offices ahead of the Jan. 6 Capitol riot, the rally is expected to draw significant attention from supporters and critics alike, intensifying the already charged atmosphere leading into the inaugural week.

Herbert Bauernebel

Herbert Bauernebel has been reporting from New York since 1999 and currently works for Bild.de, OE24 TV, and US Live. He also runs the news portal AmerikaReport.de. Bauernebel has covered nearly all major US events of the past quarter-century, including 9/11, Hurricane Katrina, Barack Obama’s election, Donald Trump’s surprise victory, the pandemic, last year’s election showdown, as well as natural disasters such as hurricanes and oil spills. He has also reported firsthand on international events, including the Asian tsunami, the Haiti earthquake, and the Fukushima disaster. He lives in Brooklyn with his family and holds degrees in communication and political science from the University of Vienna. Bauernebel is the author of a book about his experiences on 9/11, And the Air Was Full of Ash: 9/11 – The Day That Changed My Life.

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