Scheduled for late January, presidential inauguration ceremonies always take place during a chilly time of year at the nation’s capital. The normal high temperature for the day is 45 degrees, and the normal low temperature for the day is 30 degrees, according to the National Weather Service.

Trump will then give his second inaugural address on the presidential inaugural platform to thousands of spectators on the National Mall and viewers across the world. Inaugural addresses typically let presidents address the nation’s past and present their vision of the country and its future under their leadership.

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Special counsel Jack Smith, in his final report on his Jan. 6 investigation into Donald Trump, says Trump used "intimidation and harassment" to stymie his probe.

Special counsel Jack Smith’s report about Donald Trump’s efforts to overturn the 2020 election results was released on Jan. 14. Mr. Smith believes Mr. Trump would have been convicted if he had not been reelected to the White House.