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Trump Inauguration Watch Party Draws Crowd to Haymarket

Published January 21, 2025 at 10:53AM

Supporters of Donald J. Trump gathered in Haymarket on January 20, 2025, to celebrate the inauguration of the 47th U.S. President at a watch party hosted by the Bull Run Republican Women’s Club.

The sold-out event, held at Giuseppe’s Ristorante Italiano, drew attendees from across Prince William County and as far away as Peru. Organized under the leadership of Carol Fox, the watch party was described as a joyous occasion that brought local Republicans together to celebrate and enjoy the historic moment.

“The event was a chance to bring Republicans together and have fun watching the inauguration,” said Fox. Adding to the festivities, a dance contest to the tune of “YMCA” delighted guests, with prizes awarded for the most Trump-inspired dance moves. Proceeds from the event will support the Bull Run Republican Women’s Club’s college scholarship program.

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Virginians flock to D.C. for MAGA Victory Rally Head of Trump Inauguration

By Potomac Local News

Published January 20, 2025 at 3:52PM

VCU Capital News Service – Retired Falls Church handyman John Magill braved cold rain and snow, and a blocks-long line for the chance to see President Donald Trump speak at a rally ahead of his second inauguration.

Magill held a handwritten sign with the words: “TRUMP IS THE G.O.A.T.” — short for “greatest of all time.”

“Just the way he handles things, he’s a businessman,” Magill said, about why he voted for Trump. “He wants to get rid of the corrupt government. The economy is better off with him.”

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History Made Again: Trump Becomes 45th and 47th U.S. President

By Uriah Kiser

Published January 19, 2025 at 9:52PM

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Today, Monday, January 20, 2025, marks Inauguration Day in the United States. Donald J. Trump is being sworn in as the 47th President, becoming the second individual after Grover Cleveland to serve non-consecutive presidential terms.

The swearing-in ceremony is scheduled at noon, with Chief Justice John Roberts administering the oath of office. Due to severe cold weather conditions, the event will be held in the Capitol Rotunda in Washington, D.C..

Local Event: Inauguration Watch Party

The Bull Run Republican Women’s Club is hosting an Inauguration Watch Party today at Giuseppe’s Ristorante, located at 15120 Washington Street in Haymarket. Doors open at 11 a.m. The event will feature a celebratory atmosphere as attendees watch the inaugural proceedings together.

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Inauguration Day Weather: A Chilly Start to January 20, 2025

By Uriah Kiser

Published January 19, 2025 at 9:51PM

If you’re planning to attend outdoor festivities or events this Inauguration Day, bundle up! The National Weather Service has issued a frigid forecast for the day, with Arctic air making its presence known across the region.

The day will start mostly sunny but bitterly cold, with high temperatures struggling to reach 27 degrees. Adding to the chill, northwest winds of 13 to 18 mph will bring gusts up to 30 mph, creating wind chills in the single digits to teens east of the mountains and well below zero in higher elevations.

By Monday night, clouds will begin to increase, and temperatures will drop even further to a low of around 11 degrees. Winds will calm slightly, but the Arctic air will linger.

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Don’t Watch Trump Inauguration, Prince William School Board Member Urges

By Uriah Kiser

Published January 19, 2025 at 9:50PM

Richard M. and Lillie Jessie (center)

Prince William County School Board member Richard Jessie and his wife, former school board member Lillie Jessie, are urging the community to boycott the upcoming presidential inauguration by turning off their televisions at noon on January 20. They believe that lower viewership will send a strong message to the new administration.

In the 2024 presidential election, Donald Trump secured a historic return to the White House, defeating Vice President Kamala Harris. Trump won 312 electoral votes to Harris’s 226, marking a significant political comeback.

Comparatively, during Trump’s first inauguration in 2017, approximately 30.6 million people tuned in to watch the ceremony on television. This was the second-highest viewership for an inauguration in 36 years, surpassed only by Barack Obama’s 2009 inauguration, which drew 37.8 million viewers.

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OmniRide and VRE Announce Service Changes for Inauguration Day

By Uriah Kiser

Published January 16, 2025 at 4:59PM

OmniRide has announced its service schedule for Monday, January 20, 2025, coinciding with both the Presidential Inauguration and Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. Riders are encouraged to plan ahead as some services will not be operating.

Service Schedule for January 20, 2025

OmniRide Express: No Service
OmniRide Metro Express: Regular schedules to both Franconia-Springfield and Tysons. Rides will be free.
OmniRide Local & East-West Express: Regular Service
OmniRide Access Paratransit & OmniRide Connect Microtransit: Regular Service

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Highway Changes for Donald Trump’s Inauguration

By Uriah Kiser

Published January 16, 2025 at 4:54PM

The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) has announced significant highway changes and closures to support the Virginia State Police during the upcoming Presidential Inauguration of Donald Trump. Drivers traveling from Virginia into Washington, D.C., on Monday, January 20, are urged to plan ahead and use alternate routes as multiple bridges and ramps will be closed. Portable and overhead message signs will provide reminders of the closures.

The closures will begin at 12:01 a.m. on Monday, January 20, and remain in effect until the conclusion of inaugural events. Here’s what drivers need to know:

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