Trump's inauguration to shatter Washington norms
The city's hotels, restaurants and event spaces will be packed with a potent mix of Trump’s supporters and protesters.
By Josh Dawsey and Tara Palmeri
01/13/17 05:04 AM EST
Donald Trump’s inauguration is shaping up to be booming business for Washington. It’s just not the type of business the president-elect may want.
Protesters distraught over Trump’s victory will be flooding into Washington next weekend, creating a potent – and potentially tense – mix as they collide with the billionaire’s die-hard supporters at hotels, restaurants, and on the National Mall. Like much of Trump's campaign, the festivities and crowd descending on Washington for the inauguration will not neatly fit into Washington's norms.
"These are unprecedented numbers," said Mike Litterst, a spokesman for the National Park Service, said about the protests. "We're trying to help the groups find suitable alternate locations."
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