Trump’s D.C. Takeover: Tracking the Hotel Impact

Hotels in Washington, D.C., have been uncertain about the potential impact on bookings after President Trump on August 11 ordered the federal government to take over the D.C. police and sent hundreds of National Guard soldiers into the nation's capital.

Would the added security boost guest confidence and encourage tourism? Or would some travelers avoid the city out of fear they might get caught up in incidents arising from the heightened security presence?

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