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No big show, but Trump faithful just happy to be there

Arctic conditions meant inauguration day didn’t have the fanfare hoped for but his supporters on the streets of DC were not disappointed.

Matthew Cranston
Matthew CranstonUnited States correspondent

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Washington | It’s minus 7 degrees in Washington, and the much-loved inauguration parade, like the main ceremony itself, has been moved indoors because of the bone-chilling weather.

There are no military aircraft roaring overhead.

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Matthew Cranston is the United States correspondent, based in Washington. He was previously the Economics correspondent and Property editor. Connect with Matthew on Twitter. Email Matthew at mcranston@afr.com

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