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Trump to headline ‘victory rally’ in nation’s capital on eve of inauguration

President-elect Donald Trump plans to hold what is being called a “victory rally” the day before he is sworn in to a second term in the White House, according to a sign-up page on his inaugural website.

Trump will headline the event, which is scheduled to start at 3 p.m. EST on Jan. 19, the day before his inauguration, at the Capitol One Arena in downtown Washington, D.C.

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President-elect Donald Trump and his wife Melania Trump arrive at his Mar-a-Lago Club on New Year’s Eve, Dec. 31, 2024 in Palm Beach, Florida. (Eva Marie Uzcategui/Getty Images)

The arena, home to professional hockey’s Washington Capitals and professional basketball’s Washington Wizards, has a capacity of roughly 20,000 people.

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The rally would be the first organized by Trump and his team since his victory over Vice President Kamala Harris in November’s presidential election.

President-elect Donald Trump speaks during a news conference at Mar-a-Lago, on Monday, Dec. 16, 2024 in Palm Beach, Florida. (AP/Evan Vucci)

However, Trump did speak in front of thousands of conservative activists at a rally hosted by Turning Point USA on Dec. 22 in Arizona.

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According to the sign-up page on the inauguration website, those seeking to attend the rally can only register for up to two tickets on a first come, first served basis.

Word of the inauguration eve rally was first reported by CBS News.

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