President-elect Trump plans 'victory rally' at Capital One Arena
Trump Transition: Rally at Capital One arena, Tax cut extensions
President-elect Donald Trump to host a rally at Capital One arena one day before the election, new protections could be set to make removing a Speaker of the House more challenging, President Donald Trump says one of his top priorities when he takes office will be to extend his 2017 tax cuts.
WASHINGTON, D.C. - President-elect Donald Trump is set to hold a "Make America Great Again Victory Rally at Capital One Arena," on Sunday, January 19, according to a sign-up page on his inaugural website.
The "victory rally" is scheduled for the day before Monday, January 20, Inauguration Day, which is also Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Occasionally, Martin Luther King Jr. Day falls on Inauguration Day. However, the two dates are not directly related.
Inauguration Day security
In the wake of the New Orleans attack, officials say they now have a new ‘footprint’ to consider as part of the security planning that’s already underway, just 18 days from Inauguration Day.
New Orleans massacre tightens DC security for inauguration, former President Carter’s funeral
The New Orleans attack is being analyzed closely by security officials in Washington, D.C. The next few weeks are already packed with high-profile events around the nation’s capital. FOX 5’s Tom Fitzgerald spoke with officials about the impact that is sure to heighten awareness even further.
The District will see a massive security force and steel fencing around the Capitol following the insurrection riot of 2021.
D.C.’s police chief says the District is ready.
"The Metropolitan Police Department extends our deepest condolences to the families, friends, and community members affected by the tragic events in New Orleans. We are actively working with our local, state, and federal law enforcement partners to share intelligence and provide support for the ongoing investigation," the department said in a statement.
D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser and President-elect Donald Trump recently met to discuss collaborative ways to improve the nation’s capital during Trump’s second term.
"I am optimistic that we will continue to find common ground with the President during his second term, and we look forward to supporting a successful inauguration on January 20," she said.
Bernie Sanders praises Trump campaign proposal
According to FOX News, Senator Bernie Sanders recently praised Trump's proposal for a 10% cap on credit card interest rates.
"During the recent campaign, Donald Trump proposed a 10% cap on credit card interest rates. Great idea. Let’s see if he supports the legislation that I will introduce to do just that," Sanders wrote on X.
Trump has shared a number of his plans and Day One Agenda, from slashing the number of federal workers to "vigorously pursuing" capital punishment.
The Source: Sources include FOX News, The Associated Press, and FOX 5 reporting.