Trump pimps “under budget” and “ahead of schedule" DC hotel, built 1 later than originally scheduled

[Miles Archer]

WASHINGTON ― Instead of spending his morning in a hotly contested battleground state like Florida ― where Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton held an event encouraging people to vote early ― Donald Trump on Wednesday decided to promote his sagging brand at his glitzy new Pennsylvania Avenue hotel, just blocks from the White House.

Trump has made many unusual decisions this year, including campaigning in traditionally blue states like Connecticut, but this press conference was perhaps his most bizarre move. Over 200 journalists descended on the property at the Old Post Office, where they were handed promotional pamphlets about the hotel’s luxurious amenities before the GOP nominee and company executives launched into speeches about its perks.

“Today is a metaphor for what we can accomplish for this country, the same kind of thing,” Trump said as the ballroom’s massive crystal chandeliers glittered overhead. He said his successful real estate background shows he knows “how to work with government and get things done,” adding that his hotel ran “under budget” and “ahead of schedule.”

In fact, the project was completed a year later than originally scheduled.

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/donald-trump-hotel-washington_us_5810ecdfe4b02b1d9e6441d4

[LisaM]

1. Anything can be "under budget" if you don't pay the contractors.

Wonder how many little guys will be on the hook for this folly.