While the nation’s capital is getting all details ready just days away from the inauguration of president-elect Donald Trump, more democrats are joining efforts to boycott the event. But, as our Alberto Pimienta reports, thousands of others aren’t willing to miss it and are planning descend on D.C. to have their voices heard.
After an historic election—an inauguration for the books might be in store.
For the first time in decades, dozens of lawmakers from the opposing party are boycotting the ceremony after the president-elect's controversial remarks during the campaign and his tweet over the weekend attacking Georgia Congressman and civil rights leader John Lewis.
"When I heard that Trump denigrated and disrespected the greatest icon of civil rights leader of our time, John Lewis, I could not believe it," said Congresswoman Judy Chu, a California Democrat.
"I cannot go because of the president-elect's inflammatory comments, his racist campaign," said Congressman Jerry Nadler, a Manhattan Democrat.
The list keeps growing by the hour.
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer saying Democrats are in all their right not to participate.
Republicans disagree saying partisan politics during these events is bad for the country.
"Show up, be part of it, put on your big boy pants on and let's start working together," said Republican Congressman Sean Duffy, who also serves as Trump's transition vice chairman.
As for the protesters, 30 groups have applied for permits to protest. So far, 18 have been granted permission.
Plenty of people are also coming to town to support the president-elect.
He tweeted Tuesday: "People are pouring into Washington in record numbers."
The Department of Homeland Security says up to 900,000 will come for inauguration. However, that number is far from historic — or record-setting. It's far fewer than the 1.8 million that showed up for President Obama's in 2009.
Trump supporters will also be in D.C. demonstrating, amongst them Bikers for Trump.
Law enforcement will keep a vigilant eye.
More than 3,000 police officers will be on the parade route during Inauguration Day and thousands more will be all around D.C.
And the events don’t end on Friday.
The day after inauguration, 200,000 people are expected to attend the Women’s March.