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For Donald Trump's second inauguration on January 20, 2025, George Washington University placed all Foggy Bottom and Mount Vernon buildings into 'GWorld Safety mode' from January 18 through January 21, closing university offices and restricting building access to GWorld cardholders with tap permissions. The GW Hatchet reported that officials emphasized 'no indication of a threat to the University' but anticipated heightened law enforcement, road closures, and traffic. The plan reflected four years of institutional learning since the January 6, 2021 Capitol attack.

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3 messages in sequence · 3 verified verbatim

INITIAL ALERTEmail
Verified verbatimGW Campus Advisories: January 18-21, 2025 -- 60th Presidential Inauguration Events1088 chars
On Monday, January 20, the 60th Presidential Inauguration will take place, beginning with the president's swearing-in ceremony at the U.S. Capitol and followed by the inaugural parade from the Capitol to the White House. Monday, January 20, is a university holiday celebrating both Martin Luther King, Jr. Day and Inauguration Day. University offices will be closed on January 20, and all GW campus buildings will be placed in GWorld Safety mode, allowing access only to GWorld cardholders who would normally have tap access. GW community members in the District this weekend can expect to see an increased law enforcement presence, temporary road closures, access restrictions, and increased traffic throughout the city. Corcoran's Flagg Building will be closed to all students, staff, faculty, and visitors beginning at 10 p.m. on January 17 until 6 a.m. on January 21. GW Libraries will close beginning at 10 p.m. on January 19 and reopen with normal hours on January 21. GW Police will continue to patrol campus 24/7, and for emergencies you can call 911 or GW Police at 202-994-6111.
The message combines Martin Luther King Jr. Day and Inauguration Day in a single closure paragraph; the two observances coincided in 2025
'GWorld Safety mode' is GW's defined posture restricting building access to cardholders with existing tap access, deployed here pre-emptively rather than in response to a specific threat
Corcoran's Flagg Building -- GW's flagship arts venue at 17th Street and New York Avenue NW -- sits directly across from the White House and was closed for nearly four full days (10 p.m. January 17 through 6 a.m. January 21)
Library closure starting at 10 p.m. January 19 was timed to the start of overnight Secret Service hardening on the eve of inauguration day
UPDATEEmail
Verified verbatimGW Campus Advisories: January 18–21 2025 update — inauguration events and campus impacts1427 chars
The university is monitoring activities associated with the 60th Presidential Inauguration and remains in close coordination with our local and federal partners. Several events from Saturday, Jan. 18, to Tuesday, Jan. 21, may impact the Foggy Bottom and Mount Vernon campuses. Please review this important advisory. As a reminder, the university is closed on Jan. 20 in recognition of Martin Luther King Jr. Day and Inauguration Day. GW community members in the District this weekend can expect to see an increased law enforcement presence, road closures, access restrictions, and increased traffic, particularly around the Foggy Bottom Campus. However, no information suggests a specific threat to GW or other area campuses or institutions. GW community members on the Foggy Bottom and Mount Vernon campuses should carry their GWorld card at all times. The below adjusted services and operations will be in effect on Jan. 20: Visit the Inauguration Safety Website for more information and safety tips. The university will continue to share important updates through Campus Advisories via email. All members of the GW community are encouraged to sign up for GW Alert texts. What You Should Know about District Operations The District has launched a website with information about the inauguration and resources to stay up to date, including through real-time text alerts (text DCINAUG to 888-777) and a special X account.
Full official GW Campus Advisories inauguration update recovered.
Five Metro stations were closed across the National Mall corridor for the duration of inauguration security operations -- McPherson Square is the nearest station to the GW Foggy Bottom campus that remained partially restricted
The instruction to facilitate pedestrian access 'at 23rd Street and G, H, and I streets' reflects the bounded perimeter created by Secret Service vehicle barriers on the eastern edge of Foggy Bottom
The message reminds community members not to allow strangers into GW buildings and to carry identification and GWorld cards at all times
GWPD's 24/7 patrol presence ran alongside National Guard personnel during the inauguration security operation
UPDATEEmail+2d
Verified verbatimGW Campus Advisories: January 18–21 2025 update 2 — inauguration events and campus impacts664 chars
The university is continuing to monitor activities associated with the 60th Presidential Inauguration and remains in close coordination with its local and federal partners. Due to the expected inclement weather during Monday’s Presidential Inauguration in Washington, DC, several events have been moved indoors. Traffic restrictions on the Foggy Bottom campus will be significantly reduced. GW community members in the District this weekend can expect to see an increased law enforcement presence, temporary road closures, access restrictions, and increased traffic throughout the city. Visit the Inauguration Safety Website for more information and safety tips.
Full official GW Campus Advisories inauguration update 2 recovered.
The ceremony's move indoors to the Capitol Rotunda was driven by forecast extreme cold, with wind chills forecast well below zero
GW dining halls operated on weekend schedules on Monday, January 20, rather than the standard Monday schedule
SafeRide, GW's evening student transportation service, was suspended for Inauguration Day
The Mount Vernon Express bus continued on a holiday schedule, maintaining residential students' access between campuses
Message elements

How the first alert is built

To check this alert, Claude (an AI) read it in full 25 separate times, independently. Each read decided whether the message answers each of the six questions and gave a short reason. A final reviewer then weighed all 25 and wrote the plain-English verdict you see when you open a row. The score (for example 22/25) is how many reads agreed; the 25 individual reads are tucked underneath if you want to check them.

On Monday, January 20, the 60th Presidential Inauguration will take place, beginning with the president's swearing-in ceremony at the U.S. Capitol and followed by the inaugural parade from the Capitol to the White House. Monday, January 20, is a university holiday celebrating both Martin Luther King, Jr. Day and Inauguration Day. University offices will be closed on January 20, and all GW campus buildings will be placed in GWorld Safety mode, allowing access only to GWorld cardholders who would normally have tap access. GW community members in the District this weekend can expect to see an increased law enforcement presence, temporary road closures, access restrictions, and increased traffic throughout the city. Corcoran's Flagg Building will be closed to all students, staff, faculty, and visitors beginning at 10 p.m. on January 17 until 6 a.m. on January 21. GW Libraries will close beginning at 10 p.m. on January 19 and reopen with normal hours on January 21. GW Police will continue to patrol campus 24/7, and for emergencies you can call 911 or GW Police at 202-994-6111.

  • Sourcepresent25/25

    Final assessment

    Unanimous that the sender is identified: it names "GW Police" and the University.

    Who is sending the alert and who is responding. People act faster on a message from a clearly identifiable, credible sender, such as a named department, the police, or a branded alert system, than on an anonymous notice. A branded signature counts.

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    1. present: It names "GW Police" and the "University" as the issuing authority.
    2. present: It names "University offices", "GW Police", and "GW Libraries", identifying the university.
    3. present: The text names "GW", "GW Police", and "University offices", identifying the sender authority.
    4. present: It names "University offices", "GW Police", and "GW Libraries" as the issuing institution and authority.
    5. present: It names "the university", "GW", and "GW Police", identifying the issuer.
    6. present: It names "the University" and "GW Police" issuing the message.
    7. present: It names "University offices" and "GW Police", referencing the university and its police.
    8. present: Names "GW Police" and "University offices", the university itself.
    9. present: It names "GW Police" and "the University" as the issuing authority.
    10. present: It names "the university" and "GW Police", identifying the sender.
    11. present: It names "GW Police" and "University offices" as the issuing authority.
    12. present: It names "GW Police" and "the University" as authorities.
    13. present: It names "University offices", "GW Police", and GW itself, identifying the sender.
    14. present: It names "the university", "GW Police", and GW offices, identifying the sender.
    15. present: It names "GW Police" and "the university" identifying itself as sender.
    16. present: It names "University offices", "GW Police", the university identifying itself.
    17. present: It names "GW", "University offices", and "GW Police", identifying the institution and agency.
    18. present: It names "University offices", "GW Police", and "GW Libraries", identifying the source.
    19. present: It names "GW", "University offices", and "GW Police" as sender and authority.
    20. present: It names "the University", "GW Libraries", and "GW Police", identifying the issuer/authority.
    21. present: It names "the university" and "GW Police", identifying authorities.
    22. present: It references "University offices" and "GW Police", identifying the sender.
    23. present: It names "the University," "GW Police," identifying the sender and authority.
    24. present: It names "GW Police" and "the University", identifying the sender and authority.
    25. present: It names "the university" and "GW Police" as authorities.
  • Hazardabsent1/25

    Final assessment

    Absent by strong majority: it describes inauguration logistics and a heightened security mode but names no specific threat or hazard.

    What the threat actually is. A complete warning names the specific danger, such as a shooter, a fire, a tornado, or a gas leak, rather than a vague emergency, because people decide what to do based on what they are facing.

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    1. absent: It describes inauguration logistics and access changes but names no specific threat or hazard.
    2. absent: It describes an inauguration and security mode but names no specific threat or hazard.
    3. present: It describes inauguration-related "increased law enforcement presence" and security mode, naming a specific situation, though no classic hazard.
    4. absent: It describes an inauguration with security measures but names no specific threat or hazard.
    5. absent: It describes an inauguration and security measures but names no specific threat hazard.
    6. absent: It describes an inauguration with security measures, not a specific threat hazard.
    7. absent: It describes inauguration logistics and access mode but names no specific threat.
    8. absent: Describes an inauguration with security measures but names no specific threat hazard.
    9. absent: It describes inauguration logistics but names no specific threat or hazard.
    10. absent: It describes inauguration logistics and access restrictions but names no specific threat or hazard.
    11. absent: It describes an inauguration and security measures but names no specific threat or hazard.
    12. absent: It describes inauguration logistics and access changes but names no specific threat hazard.
    13. absent: It describes inauguration logistics and access restrictions but names no specific threat or hazard.
    14. absent: It describes an inauguration with security measures but names no specific threat or hazard.
    15. absent: It describes inauguration logistics and security mode but names no specific threat or hazard.
    16. absent: It describes an inauguration and increased security but names no specific threat or hazard.
    17. absent: It describes inauguration logistics and security but names no specific threat like a hazard or crime.
    18. absent: It describes the inauguration and security mode but names no specific threat or hazard.
    19. absent: It describes inauguration logistics and access changes but names no specific threat hazard.
    20. absent: It describes an inauguration and security mode but names no specific threat hazard.
    21. absent: It describes an inauguration and increased law enforcement but names no specific threat.
    22. absent: It describes an inauguration and access restrictions but names no threat hazard.
    23. absent: It describes inauguration logistics and access restrictions but names no specific threat or hazard.
    24. absent: It describes inauguration logistics and security mode but names no specific threat hazard.
    25. absent: It describes an inauguration and security mode but names no specific hazard or threat.
  • Locationpresent25/25

    Final assessment

    Unanimous that campus locations are named, including "Corcoran's Flagg Building" and "GW Libraries".

    Where the threat is. Saying whether danger is in a specific building, a part of campus, or area-wide lets people judge their own proximity and choose a safe direction. Without a where, a warning is hard to act on precisely.

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    1. present: It names campus locations like "Corcoran's Flagg Building" and "GW Libraries".
    2. present: It names "GW campus buildings", "Corcoran's Flagg Building", and "the District".
    3. present: It names "the U.S. Capitol", "GW campus buildings", "Corcoran's Flagg Building", specific places.
    4. present: It names "U.S. Capitol", "GW campus buildings", "Corcoran's Flagg Building", specific places.
    5. present: It cites "U.S. Capitol", "Corcoran's Flagg Building", and other named places.
    6. present: It names "the U.S. Capitol," "campus buildings," and "Corcoran's Flagg Building."
    7. present: It names many places including "Corcoran's Flagg Building" and "GW campus buildings".
    8. present: Specifies "U.S. Capitol", "Corcoran's Flagg Building", and GW campus.
    9. present: It specifies the "U.S. Capitol", "White House", and "GW campus buildings".
    10. present: It names "the U.S. Capitol", "GW campus buildings", and "Corcoran's Flagg Building", specific places.
    11. present: It names "U.S. Capitol", "White House", "Corcoran's Flagg Building" and GW campus.
    12. present: It specifies "U.S. Capitol", "GW campus buildings", and "Corcoran's Flagg Building".
    13. present: It names "U.S. Capitol", "GW campus buildings", and "Corcoran's Flagg Building", specific locations.
    14. present: It names "U.S. Capitol", "GW campus buildings", "Corcoran's Flagg Building", specific places.
    15. present: It names many places including "the Capitol," "Corcoran's Flagg Building," and "campus."
    16. present: It names "U.S. Capitol", "the White House", "GW campus buildings", specific locations.
    17. present: It specifies "U.S. Capitol", "GW campus buildings", and "Corcoran's Flagg Building", named places.
    18. present: It specifies "U.S. Capitol", "Corcoran's Flagg Building", and campus buildings, specific places.
    19. present: It names "U.S. Capitol", "Corcoran's Flagg Building", and campus, specific locations.
    20. present: It names the "U.S. Capitol", "campus buildings", and "Corcoran's Flagg Building", specific places.
    21. present: It specifies "U.S. Capitol", "GW campus buildings", "Corcoran's Flagg Building".
    22. present: It names "GW campus buildings", "U.S. Capitol", and "the District".
    23. present: It names "the U.S. Capitol," "GW campus buildings," and "the District," specific places.
    24. present: It names campus buildings such as "Corcoran's Flagg Building" and "GW Libraries".
    25. present: It names places like "the U.S. Capitol," "Corcoran's Flagg Building," and "campus."
  • Guidancepresent25/25

    Final assessment

    Unanimous that protective guidance is given: for emergencies recipients should "call 911 or GW Police at 202-994-6111".

    The protective action to take. A clear, specific instruction, such as shelter in place, evacuate, avoid the area, or run-hide-fight, drives faster and more correct protective behavior than describing the threat alone.

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    1. present: It instructs that for emergencies "you can call 911 or GW Police at 202-994-6111".
    2. present: It tells recipients for emergencies to "call 911 or GW Police at 202-994-6111".
    3. present: It tells community members to expect changes and gives emergency call numbers, a directed action.
    4. present: It tells recipients for emergencies to "call 911 or GW Police at 202-994-6111", an instruction.
    5. present: It tells community to call "911 or GW Police at 202-994-6111" for emergencies.
    6. present: It tells members for emergencies to "call 911 or GW Police at 202-994-6111."
    7. present: It instructs recipients to call 911 or GW Police for emergencies.
    8. present: Tells recipients they "can call 911 or GW Police" for emergencies.
    9. present: It tells recipients access is by GWorld card and to call 911 or GW Police for emergencies.
    10. present: It tells recipients they "can call 911 or GW Police at 202-994-6111" for emergencies, an instruction.
    11. present: It tells recipients for emergencies to "call 911 or GW Police at 202-994-6111".
    12. present: It tells recipients that "for emergencies you can call 911 or GW Police", an instruction.
    13. present: It instructs that for emergencies "you can call 911 or GW Police", a protective action.
    14. present: It instructs calling "911 or GW Police" for emergencies, a protective action.
    15. present: It tells recipients that for emergencies "you can call 911 or GW Police," a directed action.
    16. present: It instructs that for emergencies "you can call 911 or GW Police", a recipient action.
    17. present: It tells recipients to "call 911 or GW Police" for emergencies, a directed action.
    18. present: It tells recipients to call 911 or GW Police for emergencies, a directed action.
    19. present: It instructs that for emergencies "you can call 911 or GW Police at 202-994-6111".
    20. present: It tells recipients for emergencies to "call 911 or GW Police", a recipient instruction.
    21. present: It tells recipients for emergencies to "call 911 or GW Police at 202-994-6111".
    22. present: It instructs that for emergencies "you can call 911 or GW Police", a protective action.
    23. present: It tells community members for emergencies to "call 911 or GW Police," an instruction.
    24. present: It tells community members for emergencies to "call 911 or GW Police", an instruction.
    25. present: It instructs that "for emergencies you can call 911 or GW Police at 202-994-6111."
  • Timepresent25/25

    Final assessment

    Unanimous that timing is present: dates and times such as "Monday, January 20" and "10 p.m. on January 17".

    When the message applies. A timestamp, the word now or immediately, or a phrase like until further notice tells the reader whether the danger is current and how quickly to act.

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    1. present: It gives dates and times such as "Monday, January 20" and "beginning at 10 p.m. on January 17".
    2. present: It gives dates and times, "Monday, January 20" and "10 p.m. on January 17".
    3. present: It states recency with "Monday, January 20", specific dates and times.
    4. present: It gives dates and times like "Monday, January 20" and "10 p.m. on January 17".
    5. present: It gives dates and times like "10 p.m. on January 17 until 6 a.m. on January 21".
    6. present: It gives specific dates and times like "10 p.m. on January 17."
    7. present: It specifies dates and times like "Monday, January 20" and "10 p.m. on January 17".
    8. present: Gives dates like "Monday, January 20" and times like "10 p.m. on January 17".
    9. present: It states dates including "Monday, January 20".
    10. present: It states "Monday, January 20" and times like "10 p.m. on January 17", specific dates and times.
    11. present: It gives dates and times like "Monday, January 20" and "10 p.m. on January 17".
    12. present: It gives specific dates and times like "January 20" and "10 p.m. on January 17".
    13. present: It gives specific dates and times like "Monday, January 20" and "10 p.m. on January 17", recency cues.
    14. present: It gives dates and times like "Monday, January 20" and "10 p.m. on January 17".
    15. present: It gives dates like "Monday, January 20" and times like "10 p.m. on January 17."
    16. present: It gives dates and times, "Monday, January 20" and "beginning at 10 p.m. on January 17".
    17. present: It states dates like "Monday, January 20" and times like "10 p.m. on January 17".
    18. present: It gives multiple dates and times like "Monday, January 20" and "10 p.m. on January 17".
    19. present: It gives dates and times like "Monday, January 20" and "10 p.m. on January 17".
    20. present: It gives specific dates and times like "10 p.m. on January 17", clock and date cues.
    21. present: It gives dates like "Monday, January 20" and times like "10 p.m. on January 17".
    22. present: It states "Monday, January 20" and other dates.
    23. present: It specifies "Monday, January 20" and other dates and times.
    24. present: It gives dates and times such as "Monday, January 20" and "10 p.m. on January 17".
    25. present: It gives specific dates and times, "Monday, January 20" and "10 p.m. on January 17."
  • Impactabsent0/25

    Final assessment

    Absent unanimously, 25 to 0: it describes inauguration security measures and access restrictions but states no explicit harm or danger to people.

    What the hazard could do to the people in its path. Beyond naming the threat, a complete warning conveys its potential consequences or severity, such as that a tornado can level buildings or that a leak could be explosive, so recipients grasp how much danger they are in. Research on warning message content finds that a concrete impact statement helps people personalize their risk and act sooner.

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    1. absent: It describes inauguration security measures and access restrictions but states no explicit harm or danger to people.
    2. absent: This describes inauguration security measures, closures, and increased law enforcement but states no explicit harm or danger to people.
    3. absent: Describes inauguration safety measures and access restrictions but states no explicit harm or danger.
    4. absent: It describes inauguration logistics, closures, and increased law enforcement but states no harm or explicit danger.
    5. absent: Describes inauguration safety measures, closures, and increased traffic but states no harm or danger.
    6. absent: This describes inauguration logistics with increased law enforcement and road closures but states no explicit hazard or potential harm.
    7. absent: Describes inauguration security measures, closures, and increased law enforcement but states no specific harm or danger to people.
    8. absent: Describes inauguration security and access measures but states no danger, harm, or severity.
    9. absent: Inauguration safety measures and access restrictions with increased law enforcement but states no explicit harm or danger.
    10. absent: It describes inauguration logistics, road closures, and access restrictions without stating any danger or harm.
    11. absent: Describes inauguration logistics, closures, and increased law enforcement but states no specific harm or danger.
    12. absent: It describes inauguration logistics, closures, and increased law enforcement but states no specific danger or harm to people.
    13. absent: Inauguration safety measures describe access restrictions and increased law enforcement but state no harm or danger to people.
    14. absent: Describes inauguration security measures and access restrictions but states no harm or specific danger to people.
    15. absent: Describes inauguration logistics, closures, and increased police presence but states no threat or harm to people.
    16. absent: Describes inauguration security measures and closures but states no specific danger or potential harm.
    17. absent: Describes inauguration security measures and closures but states no specific harm or danger to people.
    18. absent: Describes inauguration safety mode and access restrictions with no stated harm or danger.
    19. absent: Describes inauguration security measures and increased law enforcement but states no harm or danger.
    20. absent: Describes inauguration safety measures, closures, and increased police presence but states no specific harm or danger.
    21. absent: Describes inauguration logistics, closures, and increased law enforcement with no stated danger or potential harm.
    22. absent: Describes inauguration security measures and access restrictions but states no explicit harm or danger to people.
    23. absent: Describes inauguration access restrictions and increased law enforcement but states no hazard or potential harm.
    24. absent: Describes inauguration safety measures and access restrictions but states no harm or danger.
    25. absent: It describes inauguration safety measures and access restrictions without stating any specific danger or harm.

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About this analysis
Context

Background

Four years after the January 6, 2021 Capitol attack, George Washington University approached Donald Trump's second inauguration on January 20, 2025 with a substantially more developed institutional playbook. The university issued an initial advisory on or around January 15 announcing that all campus buildings would be placed in 'GWorld Safety mode' -- restricting access to GWorld cardholders with existing tap permissions -- from January 18 through January 21. Corcoran's Flagg Building, GW's arts venue across from the White House, was closed for nearly four days. GW Libraries closed on the evening of January 19. The GW Hatchet reported on January 18 that the email emphasized 'no indication of a threat to the University' but anticipated heightened law enforcement presence, road closures, and access restrictions. Five Metro stations near the Mall closed from 8 p.m. on January 19 until 5 a.m. on January 21. Because of extreme cold, the inauguration ceremony was moved indoors to the Capitol Rotunda, eliminating the planned outdoor crowds. The GW Hatchet reported that Trump supporters gathered downtown in bitter cold but no incidents on GW's campus were reported. GW lifted GWorld safety mode at 6 a.m. on January 21. The 2025 response stood in sharp contrast to 2021: pre-positioned, multi-channel, and based on a defined facility posture rather than reactive curfew communications.
Analysis

Key Findings

GW deployed 'GWorld Safety mode' as a defined facility-access posture for the entire inauguration weekend -- an institutional capability that did not exist in January 2021
Corcoran's Flagg Building (across from the White House) was closed for nearly four full days, from 10 p.m. EST January 17 through 6 a.m. EST January 21
Five Metro stations along the National Mall corridor closed from 8 p.m. January 19 through 5 a.m. January 21, isolating Foggy Bottom from large segments of downtown
The ceremony's last-minute move to the Capitol Rotunda due to extreme cold reduced operational exposure to outdoor crowds near campus
GW Police coordinated with National Guard personnel for pedestrian access at 23rd Street and G, H, and I streets
Outcome
The inauguration ceremony was [moved indoors to the Capitol Rotunda](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Second_inauguration_of_Donald_Trump) due to extreme cold, eliminating the planned outdoor crowds and reducing the operational footprint near Foggy Bottom. [The GW Hatchet reported](https://gwhatchet.com/2025/01/20/trump-inaugurated-inside-capitol-as-supporters-braved-bitter-cold-in-downtown-dc/) that Trump supporters gathered downtown in bitter cold. GW lifted GWorld safety mode at 6 a.m. on January 21. No incidents on campus were reported.
Provenance

Sources

  1. Official
    January 18-21, 2025 -- 60th Presidential Inauguration Events -- GW Campus Advisories
    campusadvisories.gwu.edu
    archived copy
  2. Official
    January 18-21, 2025 -- Update on Inauguration Events and Campus Impacts -- GW Campus Advisories
    campusadvisories.gwu.edu
    archived copy
  3. Official
    January 18-21, 2025 -- Update #2 on Inauguration Events and Campus Impacts -- GW Campus Advisories
    campusadvisories.gwu.edu
    archived copy
  4. Official
    Inauguration Day Safety -- GW Campus Advisories
    campusadvisories.gwu.edu
    archived copy
  5. Student Paper
    Officials to bolster campus security on Inauguration Day -- The GW Hatchet
    gwhatchet.com
    archived copy
  6. Student Paper
    Trump inaugurated inside Capitol as supporters braved bitter cold in downtown DC -- The GW Hatchet
    gwhatchet.com
    archived copy
  7. Source
    Second inauguration of Donald Trump -- Wikipedia
    en.wikipedia.org
    archived copy
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Campus Alert Archive. "The George Washington University: Building access restricted to cardholders for presidential inauguration weekend." Incident of January 18, 2025. Added May 2026; last updated July 2026. https://campusalertarchive.com/case/george-washington-university-60th-inauguration-safety-2025-01-18/

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