Sununu said in a statement Wednesday that an outdoor public ceremony is too risky, noting that armed protesters have “increasingly become more aggressive, targeting my family, protesting outside my private residence, and trespassing on my property.” The governor said that he, state Senate President Chuck Morse (R) and acting House Speaker Sherman Packard (R) will be sworn in during a small ceremony. Leaders of both chambers of the legislature will attend in person, while other members will attend virtually. ADVERTISEMENT The change comes as protesters began demonstrating outside Sununu's home on Nov. 22 over a mask mandate that had recently taken effect, according to The Associated Press. Around 100 people gathered for the first protests, and more demonstrations have occurred since then.