It’s being reported today by Real Clear Politics reporter Susan Crabtree that the decision by President Trump to cancel the inaugural outdoor events, including the parade, and move the Inauguration inside the Capitol is not just about the weather, but about security.

As you know there were two attempts on President Trump’s life last year, one of which nearly killed him. That’s the biggest concern among the Secret Service, according to Crabtree.

Here’s what she’s reporting:

‼️‼️Decision to Cancel Outdoor Inauguration Events — Weather or Security Related? + other Security Concerns:

Over the last 24 hrs numerous colleagues and friends have asked me what Secret Service sources are saying about the cancellation of outdoor events for President-elect Trump’s inauguration. I will give you the unvarnished report of what I’m hearing while being extremely sensitive about trying not to make attendees more jittery than they already are.

Most USSS sources I’ve discussed this with are sticking to the stiff upper lip, curt response: The cancellations are simply weather-related.

But a few sources I trust have said the extreme weather is good cover to make things much safer because of the heightened security environment. The Secret Service has a zero-fail mission, and there is absolutely no room for errors. The USSS operates in extreme weather environments all the time — but it’s different when you have hundreds of thousands — if not more — people converging near a protectee at an outdoor event after two assassination attempts and several long-term known threats.

What the FBI said Monday — that it was not tracking any credible threats against the inauguration was laughable– especially after the ISIS-inspired terrorist who slammed into a crowd on NYE in New Orleans. Trust in the FBI has been completely eroded. Even at Jimmy Carter’s ceremonial lying in wait at the capitol, there were two lone actors the U.S. police interdicted trying to disrupt the event — one with a machete and another who tried to blow up his car near the Capitol, the U.S. Capitol Police chief Thomas Manger said Monday.

????????The last inauguration that was conducted inside the Capitol was Ronald Reagan’s second swearing-in. Reagan was the only other president in the last four decades to have been shot and nearly killed by a would-be assassin. It occurred during his first term.

Is this simply a coincidence? After what I heard from sources, I don’t believe it is.

I’m told by a well-positioned source that there have been deep concerns among some federal law enforcement officials about the open spaces surrounding the capitol where the ticket-holding Inauguration attendees were supposed to be sitting — whether that area and any area around the Capitol is going to be open to the public — and if so, why are there no magnetometers being positioned to screen people before they are let in.

Secret Service sources tell me there will be NO ONE allowed in those open spaces on the mall next to the Capitol, and they will have numerous post-standers guarding the perimeter with many security sweeps near the Capitol complex. Everyone inside the Capitol, except members of Congress and Supreme Court justices, will be screened through magnetometers.

If anyone tries to climb the fence with apparent or obvious lethal force (either what looks like an explosive vest or a gun drawn) to get into those areas, they will be shot on the spot, Secret Service sources are telling me. This is one likely reason why a dozen police departments are reportedly refusing to help provide security for the inauguration — they do not like the Secret Service’s aggressive rules of engagement.

The USSS, military, homeland security agents, and national guard are not messing around – no funny business or aggressive actions to scale fences or bring them down will be tolerated.

There is a Secret Service press conference at 4 p.m. I will be set with questions — please let me know what you would like asked.

This Inauguration is a historic event simply because of the assassination attempts on President Trump alone. But I don’t care about the festivities as much as I do about protecting our next president and keeping him safe, and I’m glad they are moving this inside for better security.

With the heavy use of drones, especially what we saw last year with drones being spotted all over parts of the US, I think it’s smart for Trump to move it inside and I’m sure it will still be quite awesome.