Scammers Allegedly Sell “Fake Tickets” to Trump Inauguration — Long Waits and Security Hurdles Reported at Capital One Arena

Thousands of Trump supporters gathered at the Capital One Arena on Sunday to witness the highly anticipated pre-inauguration rally.

However, many attendees, including Joe Hoft and his family, faced unexpected challenges due to fraudulent ticket sales that reportedly caused significant delays and security hurdles.

Joe and his family arrived at the venue early, braving the cold and drizzling rain for over three hours.

The line at the Trump rally in a slight drizzle and cold. Thousands waiting to get in. pic.twitter.com/ZSiXaCL2Pf

— Joe Hoft (@realJoeHoft) January 19, 2025

Line to get in doors still closed – packed for Trump rally pic.twitter.com/jcDpuuRkd8

— Joe Hoft (@realJoeHoft) January 19, 2025

It’s 1:14 and everyone is still outside. No one let in yet. pic.twitter.com/kCNDKS8zaK

— Joe Hoft (@realJoeHoft) January 19, 2025

They had to walk 15 blocks since all the roads were closed for security reasons.

“It’s unbelievable,” Joe said. “First of all, we took the Metro, and they shut down the Metro exit for the Capital One Center. We had to walk about fifteen blocks back to the arena. Then, even with our good tickets, we were standing in line for hours in the rain.”

Still not allowed into the Cap One Center for President Trump’s last rally before Inauguration. Metro China station was shut down so we had to take next exit. Then walk about 15 blocks to get special tickets and then stand in line since 9 am in the drizzle. We still can’t get in. pic.twitter.com/ckFeBc7QoG

— Joe Hoft (@realJoeHoft) January 19, 2025

Democrats must be sabotaging Trump’s last rally before inauguration. Walk 15 blocks, stand in drizzle now wait to get in freezing weather. pic.twitter.com/LnMBgTEhHz

— Joe Hoft (@realJoeHoft) January 19, 2025

Event is supposed to start at 3 but everyone outside in cold drizzle at 2:02. WTH is going on? pic.twitter.com/EhicO26iXr

— Joe Hoft (@realJoeHoft) January 19, 2025

Finally, they were about to enter, but a sudden halt in admissions left them waiting for an additional hour, reportedly due to fake tickets being discovered at the entrance.

“Finally, they started letting people in, but then everything stopped for another hour because of these fake tickets that were being sold outside,” Joe said.

According to reports, scammers were selling fake credential passes that appeared nearly identical to the official ones issued by the Trump team. Security officials were forced to halt the entry process while they worked to identify the counterfeit passes and regain control of the situation.

“We saw these guys selling these lanyards with what looked like official passes,” Joe explained. “They looked so real that security started letting people in with them, and then they realized they were fake. It took over an hour and twenty minutes to sort everything out.”

These fake passes being sold outside event were reportedly the reason for delays to getting into Trump rally pic.twitter.com/BWR7HJDbsp

— Joe Hoft (@realJoeHoft) January 19, 2025

Despite the chaos, Joe finally made it inside the venue after hours of waiting. “Once we got in, it was worth it. The arena looks incredible, with red lights and the stage all set up for the 60th presidential inauguration. There are rumors that Elon Musk, JD Vance, and other big names might make an appearance.”

When asked about the arena capacity, Joe confirmed that the Capital One Arena holds around 20,000 people. “I think they moved a WNBA game here once because of a big crowd. It’s a nice-sized venue, home to the Capitals and Wizards.”

After hours of walking, standing in drizzle…SUCCESS pic.twitter.com/K3QaJZqiLv

— Joe Hoft (@realJoeHoft) January 19, 2025