Inauguration preparations: Working toward a safe event

On Jan. 20, the United States will hold its 59th presidential inauguration. Though it could be one of the most anticipated inaugurations in history, it will likely be far from the most well-attended.

With COVID-19 restrictions and mounting threats of violence following the Capitol insurrection on Jan. 6, the inauguration committee and local officials are prohibiting people from entering or being near the Capitol building and restricting foot traffic on the National Mall to security personnel and members of the media.