Washington March Draws Thousands as Trump Prepares for Inauguration

With Donald Trump’s inauguration approaching, another large-scale march in Washington attracts thousands, showcasing diverse political sentiments ahead of the ceremony.

Thousands have assembled in Washington DC to demonstrate against the impending Trump administration.

Organizers anticipate that The People’s March will attract up to 50,000 participants in the US capital; however, police estimate the turnout at around 25,000.

Meanwhile, final preparations are underway for the inauguration of President-elect Donald Trump, with the ceremony relocated indoors because of cold weather.

Trump is scheduled to arrive in Washington, D.C., later today for a series of events before his swearing-in on Monday.

Protesters participating in the People’s March are now beginning to pass by the Washington Monument, situated on the National Mall roughly halfway between the US Capitol and the Lincoln Memorial.

On one side of the monument, participants in today’s People’s March are visible holding signs that convey their opinions on a range of issues.

Some placards read, “Climate change is real,” and others state, “Black lives matter.”

Across the street from the Washington Monument, a smaller group of people sporting Make America Great Again (MAGA) hats is taking smiling selfies with the demonstration as their backdrop.

The People’s March in downtown DC began a little over an hour ago. If you’re just tuning in, here’s what you need to know:

Thousands of people have taken to the streets of DC for the demonstration.

It’s a chilly weekend for the majority in the nation’s capital. Although today we’re experiencing an unusual respite with temperatures reaching 7°C (45°F) in the city, expect it to plummet to -11°C (12°F) by Monday.

People are coming together under a variety of issues, but organizers emphasize their unity in opposing “Trumpism.”

In other news, Donald Trump is anticipated to arrive in the city today prior to his inauguration.

The president-elect and his team are organizing several pre-inauguration events this weekend, such as a reception at his golf course and a dinner at the National Gallery of Art.

Today’s march is anticipated to continue until 13:00 GMT (18:00 local time), followed by the start of a People’s Fair at the Lincoln Memorial, running until 15:00 local time (20:00 GMT). We will be closely monitoring updates throughout this period, so stay with us for more information.