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malaise

(281,693 posts)
Fri Jan 3, 2025, 09:41 AM Jan 3

He is sick - Trump to hold D.C. rally on Jan. 19, the day before his inauguration

https://www.cbsnews.com/news/trump-to-hold-dc-rally-jan-19-inauguration/

President-elect Donald Trump will hold a rally-type event on Jan. 19 at the Capital One Arena in Washington, D.C., just ahead of his inauguration, according to multiple sources familiar with the planning.

Capital One Arena, home of the Washington Wizards basketball team and Washington Capitals hockey team, can hold approximately 20,000 attendees. The "Make America Great Again Victory Rally" is scheduled to kick off at 3 p.m. ET, according to a sign-up link from the Trump-Vance Inaugural Committee.

Trump is set to be sworn into a second term in office on Jan. 20.



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He is sick - Trump to hold D.C. rally on Jan. 19, the day before his inauguration (Original Post) malaise Jan 3 OP
It's bizarre. Baitball Blogger Jan 3 #1
Whether it is the 19th or even inauguration day.. Omnipresent Jan 3 #3
He wants to interfere with the Women's March BoRaGard Jan 3 #19
That's the 18th, Ms. Toad Jan 3 #28
New here! ExoticMei Jan 3 #52
The ones my relatives reserved required a 3-night stay. Ms. Toad Jan 3 #62
Thank you 😊 ExoticMei Jan 3 #63
Pretty sure they are planning on driving back on Sunday, Ms. Toad Jan 3 #66
Now, that... ExoticMei Jan 3 #67
That's Rebl2 Jan 3 #64
Him worrying about reality of crowd size DENVERPOPS Jan 3 #46
Someone else figured it out, gab13by13 Jan 3 #2
Yes he was obsessed with crowd size the first time around. Irish_Dem Jan 3 #5
Always so obsessed about the crowd sizes... SledDriver Jan 3 #17
Insecure in the bedroom. Irish_Dem Jan 3 #20
Funny, someone posted about the weather pattern coming up reminds me of Beringia Jan 3 #21
Maybe you men will get some of your manliness back LOL Beringia Jan 3 #29
He tried DENVERPOPS Jan 3 #47
Hoping for counter protests to kick off his martial law? travelingthrulife Jan 3 #4
Fuck that malaise Jan 3 #25
Of course we do Wild blueberry Jan 3 #45
Another opportunity for an assassination attempt? no_hypocrisy Jan 3 #6
The rally should be held at Ford's Theater in DC. sop Jan 3 #10
The felonious rapist has just got his Reichstag fire moment he lies Justice matters. Jan 3 #35
Good thought. yellow dahlia Jan 3 #51
Trump will say and promise things at this rally he can't during his inauguration address. sop Jan 3 #7
He just Rebl2 Jan 3 #65
I kind of assume he will keep holding rallies Johonny Jan 3 #8
While Elon and Peter Theil Bettie Jan 3 #22
Why would he stop now? Dark n Stormy Knight Jan 4 #70
I see a massive storm rolling in on that day. multigraincracker Jan 3 #9
We can hope malaise Jan 3 #12
He's expecting massive protests and unrest Unladen Swallow Jan 3 #11
This message was self-deleted by its author Chin music Jan 3 #40
Only he would want unrest on inauguration day. yellow dahlia Jan 3 #53
I didn't say he wants unrest. Unladen Swallow Jan 3 #56
I hope there's adequate security in DC.. Lovie777 Jan 3 #13
And I feel sorry for every service worker there, once that hoard rolls in. Drum Jan 4 #68
Since it's the day before the inaugural, all of MAGA's VIP's will all be together in one big building Dennis Donovan Jan 3 #14
Is it wrong of me to fantasize about a Designated Survivor event at wherever... 3catwoman3 Jan 3 #37
No not at all... MiHale Jan 3 #60
he should go overthrow himself eShirl Jan 3 #15
LOL malaise Jan 3 #18
I heard this morning that he likes campaigning better than governing. milestogo Jan 3 #16
The campaign crowds add to his ego. ificandream Jan 3 #31
And marketing is the only thing he can do, or so he thinks. Attilatheblond Jan 3 #42
I want to barf. CrispyQ Jan 3 #23
I wonder if the usual culprits will be there too? imanamerican63 Jan 3 #24
maybe he'll shave a few days off William Henry Harrison's record Marthe48 Jan 3 #26
His ego can never be satisfied. sinkingfeeling Jan 3 #27
Yep, a black hole in a skin bag Attilatheblond Jan 3 #43
Preparations are underway but this is in a Sunday - the day before MLK Day underpants Jan 3 #30
He has to make it all about him. Katinfl Jan 3 #32
He shouldn't be allowed to be sworn in, until he has paid his bills.... 70sEraVet Jan 3 #33
And have to pay ALL court judgements against his cheatin' ass Attilatheblond Jan 3 #48
I bet the Secret Service is going to LOVE that. James48 Jan 3 #34
You are correct. Give them all the day off. twodogsbarking Jan 3 #38
K&R spanone Jan 3 #36
It's all part of the big con. Emile Jan 3 #39
Get your tickets here! Bobstandard Jan 3 #41
i'm curious barbtries Jan 3 #44
Seriously, fucking shame on Capitol One Arena for allowing this. Initech Jan 3 #49
I am concerned that he is trying to get his minions and pretend militia yellow dahlia Jan 3 #50
This could all go really, really, really, really south. His ignorant thugs will show up and people might be Vinca Jan 3 #54
Did we forget? Traildogbob Jan 3 #55
Trump is weird PJMcK Jan 3 #57
Great. We'll be bossed by a boss who is only interested in advertising himself as a "somebody". Ping Tung Jan 3 #58
Hoping the Alberta Clipper attends the event and sticks around a while Norbert Jan 3 #59
Hitler's gotta Hitler Kid Berwyn Jan 3 #61
Influential far-right blogger Curtis Yarvin and his Passage Press is throwing a "Coronation Ball" Sunday summer_in_TX Jan 4 #69

Baitball Blogger

(49,487 posts)
1. It's bizarre.
Fri Jan 3, 2025, 09:53 AM
Jan 3

My guess is that he wants to take up all the hotel space in D.C. with his supporters to cut down on rooms for protestors.

Oh, and MAGAs, if you're upset about Trump's bromance with Musk, here's your first opportunity to send a msg. by staying home.

Ms. Toad

(36,190 posts)
28. That's the 18th,
Fri Jan 3, 2025, 11:25 AM
Jan 3

And it's a bit late to plan something a day later to interfere with a march that has been planned (with blocks of rooms reserved) for months.

ExoticMei

(33 posts)
52. New here!
Fri Jan 3, 2025, 01:43 PM
Jan 3

The womens, now People march should all keep their rooms for one or 2 more days just to send a nice F you to him. So rooms can't be taken by trumpers.

Ms. Toad

(36,190 posts)
62. The ones my relatives reserved required a 3-night stay.
Fri Jan 3, 2025, 02:41 PM
Jan 3

Pretty sure they are staying Thu-Sat nights, since they have to be back for school on Monday.

And welcome!

ExoticMei

(33 posts)
63. Thank you 😊
Fri Jan 3, 2025, 07:44 PM
Jan 3

Does that mean they will have their rooms still? Hehe...I wish there was a whisper campaign for lib folks in DC to do that, and we heard about the results..

Ms. Toad

(36,190 posts)
66. Pretty sure they are planning on driving back on Sunday,
Fri Jan 3, 2025, 08:16 PM
Jan 3

So it depends on when the rally goers want to check in. If they are coming in the night before to get there early for the rally - they might have a problem getting a room at a reasonable cost.

ExoticMei

(33 posts)
67. Now, that...
Fri Jan 3, 2025, 11:42 PM
Jan 3

Is still a nice though...mmmm
Thanks.
Sane and safe New Year to ya. Thanks for talking to me.

DENVERPOPS

(11,256 posts)
46. Him worrying about reality of crowd size
Fri Jan 3, 2025, 12:44 PM
Jan 3

He won't even have it in a much larger indoor venue, or a large out door arena, that he might not fill. Or outdoors like last time where photos of crowd sizes of other gatherings can be compared to his so called "record crowds"

What a pathetic little man with TWPC showing in everything he does......(Teenie Weenie Peenie Complex)

gab13by13

(26,891 posts)
2. Someone else figured it out,
Fri Jan 3, 2025, 09:54 AM
Jan 3

The usual grifting for money, but also hoping those people will attend the inauguration to make his crowd larger.

Irish_Dem

(65,585 posts)
5. Yes he was obsessed with crowd size the first time around.
Fri Jan 3, 2025, 09:57 AM
Jan 3

Made his press secretary lie about the size, saying it was much larger than it actually was.

Don't need to be Sigmund Freud to figure out what this is about.

travelingthrulife

(1,755 posts)
4. Hoping for counter protests to kick off his martial law?
Fri Jan 3, 2025, 09:57 AM
Jan 3

Stay home for this people. Don't give them what they are itching for.

Wild blueberry

(7,475 posts)
45. Of course we do
Fri Jan 3, 2025, 12:40 PM
Jan 3

I'm protesting by not going, not watching, in fact a news blackout. Make his crowd tiny.

no_hypocrisy

(50,578 posts)
6. Another opportunity for an assassination attempt?
Fri Jan 3, 2025, 09:59 AM
Jan 3

To give him a “mandate” to declare martial law the minute after he takes the Oath of Office.

Justice matters.

(8,100 posts)
35. The felonious rapist has just got his Reichstag fire moment he lies
Fri Jan 3, 2025, 11:54 AM
Jan 3

on X about all day and all night to justify his upcoming fascist regime takeover.

Never mentions he killed the Bill... (although not related to the NO massacre) how convenient...

sop

(13,018 posts)
7. Trump will say and promise things at this rally he can't during his inauguration address.
Fri Jan 3, 2025, 10:02 AM
Jan 3

It will be an ugly, violent, racist, hate-filled liefest.

Rebl2

(15,801 posts)
65. He just
Fri Jan 3, 2025, 07:54 PM
Jan 3

wants an adoring crowd to show up as he delivers his crappy speech 🤮🤮🤮🤮🤮

Johonny

(23,006 posts)
8. I kind of assume he will keep holding rallies
Fri Jan 3, 2025, 10:03 AM
Jan 3

He can't lead or legislate. But he loves to blovate to crowds. I suspect by the end of Spring lots of rallies and golf dates.

Dark n Stormy Knight

(10,270 posts)
70. Why would he stop now?
Sat Jan 4, 2025, 04:48 AM
Jan 4

Status quo. Plus, he can't live without his repeated ego fests.

What a pathetic excuse for a man.

 

Unladen Swallow

(491 posts)
11. He's expecting massive protests and unrest
Fri Jan 3, 2025, 10:07 AM
Jan 3

on the 20th, and is simply pre-deploying reinforcements for his team.

Response to Unladen Swallow (Reply #11)

yellow dahlia

(1,805 posts)
53. Only he would want unrest on inauguration day.
Fri Jan 3, 2025, 01:45 PM
Jan 3

A day that is normally held up as esteemable. A day of ritual and pomp and circumstance.

He has no desire to be the "president" for all Americans.

 

Unladen Swallow

(491 posts)
56. I didn't say he wants unrest.
Fri Jan 3, 2025, 01:50 PM
Jan 3

I said he expects it. And will have people in place and available. Its going to be volatile beyond comprehension. I hope we get through it without major incident, but I am not optimistic.

Lovie777

(17,257 posts)
13. I hope there's adequate security in DC..
Fri Jan 3, 2025, 10:15 AM
Jan 3

MAGAs are violence, hateful and easily prompt to physically harming others that have opposite ideas.

Dennis Donovan

(29,635 posts)
14. Since it's the day before the inaugural, all of MAGA's VIP's will all be together in one big building
Fri Jan 3, 2025, 10:23 AM
Jan 3

Once they're in, can we chain-lock the doors?

3catwoman3

(26,331 posts)
37. Is it wrong of me to fantasize about a Designated Survivor event at wherever...
Fri Jan 3, 2025, 12:04 PM
Jan 3

...this location might be?

I would choose Pete Buttigieg as the designated cabinet member.

milestogo

(19,804 posts)
16. I heard this morning that he likes campaigning better than governing.
Fri Jan 3, 2025, 10:45 AM
Jan 3

He knows nothing about the latter.

CrispyQ

(39,210 posts)
23. I want to barf.
Fri Jan 3, 2025, 11:12 AM
Jan 3

Eight fucking years of this asshole front & center, sucking the oxygen out of the room & now we have four more years. Unless he croaks. I'm hoping for that. Just croak you sick fuck.

Marthe48

(20,232 posts)
26. maybe he'll shave a few days off William Henry Harrison's record
Fri Jan 3, 2025, 11:19 AM
Jan 3

as shortest serving president. I'd be pleased if he held title to that record.

underpants

(189,234 posts)
30. Preparations are underway but this is in a Sunday - the day before MLK Day
Fri Jan 3, 2025, 11:33 AM
Jan 3

I don’t think the timing is just about his crowd size for the next day. This seems like a screw you to Federal workers.

My 2 cents.

Katinfl

(321 posts)
32. He has to make it all about him.
Fri Jan 3, 2025, 11:46 AM
Jan 3

All the time. He needs the crowds (?) cheering for him. That is his life blood. He will keep holding these rallies for the next 4 years because he needs them to feed his ego. He does not care about running the country, leave that to his clunkiest. He will be nothing but a figurehead, a puppet…….just like the last time, only the stakes are greater this time. We are in for a hellish 4 years folks…….we must be tough.

70sEraVet

(4,388 posts)
33. He shouldn't be allowed to be sworn in, until he has paid his bills....
Fri Jan 3, 2025, 11:47 AM
Jan 3

for all of his campaign rallies. That should be a Campaign Finance law.

James48

(4,755 posts)
34. I bet the Secret Service is going to LOVE that.
Fri Jan 3, 2025, 11:53 AM
Jan 3

A whole another major event to guard.

That’s gotta be painful.

Bobstandard

(1,829 posts)
41. Get your tickets here!
Fri Jan 3, 2025, 12:14 PM
Jan 3

Here’s a link to what may or may not be the actual site to request tickets for trumps rally and inauguration events. Note that, like everything else MAGA , it may not be the actual site but some Trump adjacent scammer’s attempt to horn in on the action . It is definitely a way for MAGA operatives to build their email lists and, who knows, recruit MAGA snitches.

However, there’s also a good chance signing up for tix you don’t want and would never use will gum up the works. So I’m gonna hold my nose and give it a shot using an old anonymized yahoo.mail account that I never check.

https://t47inaugural.com/tickets/

Initech

(104,070 posts)
49. Seriously, fucking shame on Capitol One Arena for allowing this.
Fri Jan 3, 2025, 01:01 PM
Jan 3

Madison Square Garden should be ashamed of themselves as well.

yellow dahlia

(1,805 posts)
50. I am concerned that he is trying to get his minions and pretend militia
Fri Jan 3, 2025, 01:39 PM
Jan 3

into D.C. Perhaps to be of some "support" to him. Maybe as his "militia" on the 20th?

Or what if he wants them to come in early to be there on the 18th as well, in order to disrupt the Womens March on the 18th.

No mater what, there is a sociopathic grifter agenda....as always.

Vinca

(51,726 posts)
54. This could all go really, really, really, really south. His ignorant thugs will show up and people might be
Fri Jan 3, 2025, 01:45 PM
Jan 3

hanging around DC after the People's March to watch the show. Next thing you know JimBob whips out his AK since Trump doesn't like his fans to be subject to going through magnetometers

Traildogbob

(10,762 posts)
55. Did we forget?
Fri Jan 3, 2025, 01:47 PM
Jan 3

His entire first term was KKKlan Jamborees and Golf.
All on our dime. He started new rallies immediately.
Carnival barkers gotta bark for cash.
My grandad was a carny. My dad did a lot with him when young. The Conest of con men. Everything’s a scam.
We think Elooon and Varny and the Cave women gonna cut any of that useless spending????

Ping Tung

(1,764 posts)
58. Great. We'll be bossed by a boss who is only interested in advertising himself as a "somebody".
Fri Jan 3, 2025, 01:58 PM
Jan 3

And, shapes his policies based on what most the rubes cheer the loudest.

summer_in_TX

(3,496 posts)
69. Influential far-right blogger Curtis Yarvin and his Passage Press is throwing a "Coronation Ball" Sunday
Sat Jan 4, 2025, 12:57 AM
Jan 4

night, January 19, on the eve of the Inauguration. It doesn't explicitly state that Trump will be there. But Yarvin is a major influence on Vance, Bannon, many of the architects of Project 2025, and others surrounding Trump. I suspect many of them will be there, and will be surprised if Trump can resist being there too. Just the sort of event he loves.

https://passage.press/products/the-2025-coronation-ball

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