Donald Trump’s second inauguration into the office of president is set for January 20th. It makes sense then that the Watergate Hotel, known best for being embroiled in what became known as Nixon’s Watergate scandal, is offering a special accommodation package for the event. Veuer’s Tony Spitz has the details.
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00:00Donald Trump's second inauguration into the office of president is set for January 20th.
00:05According to U.S. Capitol Police, there are 250,000 ticketed guests who will gather on
00:09the National Mall for the event, and most of those will need a place to stay while in D.C.
00:14And the Watergate Hotel, known best for being embroiled in what became known as
00:18Nixon's Watergate scandal, is offering a special accommodation package for the inauguration.
00:23They're calling it the Watergate Head of State Package, and it not only includes
00:27overnight accommodation in the hotel's presidential suite, but also transportation.
00:31That means a private daily executive chauffeur in an armored Maybach.
00:35The hotel will also fly you round-trip from New York to D.C. in a helicopter.
00:39Other amenities include a commemorative stationary set with a custom wax seal
00:43and a keepsake Watergate crystal.
00:45The hotel, known for its esteemed whiskey console, will also provide a private tasting.
00:50So how much will this package set you back?
00:52A cool $73,500 plus tax.
00:55Still, that's a drop in the bucket for many who are attending the billionaire
00:58president's other planned festivities.
01:00To attend all three days of events, which includes a church service with Trump
01:04and the cabinet reception, the price tag is set at $1 million.