Thousands Travel To D.C. For Inauguration

BALTIMORE (WJZ) -- For many Trump supporters, it's a new day, as Donal J. Trump is now the 45th President of the United States.

"It was emotional for me because I feel I am giving him the benefit of the doubt and I think he will hand the power back to the people," says Philip Haggard, Kansas City, MO.

"I have never seen an inauguration before and I thought it was pretty big that were making such a change," says Rob McCade, visiting from Philadelphia, PA

People traveled from different parts of the country, to witness this moment. Thousands of supporters endured the rain and more to attend the inauguration.  Many started early by taking the train from Baltimore to D.C. before 7 a.m.

"I came in on Wednesday night to make sure I got down here early enough to get through everything," says Chris Lehman, from Belmare, NJ

Some made it inside, while others faced roadblocks.

"From what I heard, basically the protesting is blocking anyone without general admission tickets," says one Inauguration attendee.

"Couldn't get in. We have the tickets but we couldn't get through the gate due to the protesters and Lines were too long. Looks like an hour wait at least," Doug Kurrle, Bel Air, MD

Today, for many it was a day of celebrating what many said couldn't and wouldn't happen, Donald Trump, now the 45th President of the United States.

"It makes me feel like a proud American. I am proud to see the people who are here for him or against him this is what it's all about,"  says Tony Hand, from Philadelphia, PA.

As far as closures in the district, many of those will be in place today as the Woman's March on Washington takes place tomorrow morning.

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