Despite the frigid temps moving most of the inauguration day festivities indoors, Door County Republican Chairperson Stephanie Soucek could not have picked a more meaningful day to be in Washington, D.C. President Donald Trump was sworn into the office on Monday, becoming the second man in history to serve two non-consecutive terms in White House. The coldest inauguration day since President Ronald Reagan moved the swearing-in ceremony under the U.S. Capitol rotunda and the parade inside the Capital One Arena. It forced many supporters into nearby bars and restaurants to tune into the festivities. Despite the weather-related change of plans and long waits for the events she attended, it is an experience Soucek will not soon forget.

Trump wasted no time addressing some of the items he campaigned on leading up to the November election. That included measures that will withdraw the United States from the World Health Organization and Paris Climate Agreement, declare a national emergency at the southern border and in the energy sector, and pardon nearly 1,600 people for their role on January 6th, 2021, at the U.S. Capitol.