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Frigid Weather and Traffic Woes Ahead of Trump's Inauguration

1/21/2025

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As Americans flock to Washington, D.C. for President-elect Trump's inauguration, the event will be held indoors to shield attendees from the biting cold. Travel adviser Kristin Petersen cautions about heavy rush hour traffic and soaring hotel prices, urging visitors to book accommodations near Capitol Hill and brace for frigid temperatures and potential snowfall.

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As Americans flock to Washington, D.C. for President-elect Trump's inauguration, the event will be held indoors to shield attendees from the biting cold. Travel adviser Kristin Petersen cautions about heavy rush hour traffic and soaring hotel prices, urging visitors to book accommodations near Capitol Hill and brace for frigid temperatures and potential snowfall.