Trump Holds Rally on Eve of Second Inauguration, Boasts of Victory and Vows to Advance Agenda

President-elect Donald J. Trump delivered a boastful, campaign-style rally at a downtown Washington arena on the eve of his second inaugural. The speech, held at Capital One Arena down the street from the White House, was classic Trump. In remarks laced with exaggerations and outright falsehoods, the president-elect railed about illegal immigration, bragged about the swing states he won last November, and denigrated President Biden.

The rally marked a break with tradition for presidents, who have typically reserved their comments for the official inauguration speech. Trump's decision to hold a rally the night before his inauguration was seen by some as an attempt to further divide the country and solidify his base of support.

In his speech, Trump promised to advance his agenda in spite of what he called a "failed and corrupt political establishment" in the nation's capital. He also vowed to "Make America Great Again" and to "put America first."

Trump's speech was met with mixed reactions. Some supporters cheered his message of strength and prosperity, while others criticized his divisive rhetoric and his attacks on President Biden.