logo

Melania’s one-day stay in an Egyptian hotel cost taxpayers $95,000 for just 6 hours

Jaimie-lee Prince
Nov 02, 2018
02:18 P.M.

Melania Trump racked up a large expense during her trip to Egypt last month. And it only took her six hours to do so.

Advertisement

The First Lady of the United States visited the Semiramis Intercontinental Cairo on September 30. The luxurious hotel features a sundeck, a rooftop pool, and a nightclub.

According to a government spending report, Melania was billed $95, 050 on that day. The description simply said "FLOTUS Visit Hotel Rooms." These rooms range from $164 per night to $699 for a presidential suite.

Follow us on Twitter for more @amomama.

Advertisement

There is also free wifi, a 24-hour business center and stunning views of the Nile. Melania didn't actually stay overnight at the hotel according to one of her spokespersons.

So it's even more confounding just what might have led to such a significant figure. There are no details to clarify either.

We do know that she went out to go and see the pyramids. Most notably, she wore a colonial-style outfit that reminded many of a harrowing history.

Advertisement

The former model received lots of backlash for her outfit which featured a white blouse underneath a khaki blazer, a black tie, and most strikingly, a wide-brimmed helmet.

In comparison to her Egypt spending, a report from Fox News in 2017 referred to Melania's White House office as "one of the leanest East Wing Operations in recent history."

Meanwhile, taxpayers were a bit unnerved by Donald Trump's $77,000 expense when he stayed for two nights at his Scottish golf course in July 2018.

Advertisement

The sum included costs for Donald's son Eric, his press secretary Sarah Sanders, and his chief of staff John Kelly.

Melania's expenses in Egypt presumably covered costs for her security guards and other members of her staff. Nonetheless, they reportedly didn't occupy their rooms for more than six hours.

Advertisement

The FLOTUS and her husband did spend some time on Tuesday with persons who really needed some attention.

Members of the Tree of Life synagogue had just gone through a horrific event. 11 of their friends had been shot by an anti-Semitic gunman on Saturday.

They still need all the comfort and support they can get. Following her and her husband's visit to Pittsburgh, Melania posted a few words on Twitter:

“Actions of hate will never win against the strength found in love & faith. Our country grieves alongside the Jewish community & we extend our most heartfelt sympathies to the families & friends of the Tree of Life Synagogue.”

Advertisement
info
Please fill in your e-mail so we can share with you our top stories!
By subscribing, you agree to our Privacy Policy
Advertisement
Related posts

Dad of 3 Living in Tent Gives Last Money to Stranger at Gas Station, Wakes up Owning a Big Company — Story of the Day

October 06, 2023

Stewardess Breaks Rules and Helps Guy Visit Dying Mom ASAP, He Rewards Her Fully – Story of the Day

September 25, 2023

40 People Reveal How They Caught Their Partners Cheating

October 25, 2023

Older Man Is Fired 2 Hours after Taking Store Job, Receives $70K for Wife’s Treatment Next Day – Story of the Day

September 27, 2023

Does Marianne Williamson Have a Husband? She Was Once Married and Has a Daughter

August 26, 2023

Dad Sees Daughter’s Photos from Vacation and Realizes She’s in Great Danger – Story of the Day

October 25, 2023

Greedy Pastors Only Want Rich Granny’s Money – She Leaves Them with ‘One-Two Punch’ after Death

August 18, 2023

Single Mom of 3 Adopts Twins Abandoned in Park, Their Birth Mother Shows up on Their 18TH Bday – Story of the Day

October 18, 2023

Husband Dumps Wife & Child for Younger Woman, Years Later Daughter Becomes His Boss — Story of the Day

October 02, 2023

‘Dad?’ Boy Finds His Soldier Dad Sleeping on Street, ‘Who Are You?’ Man Responds – Story of the Day

September 24, 2023

Husband Sells House with His Wife Inside, 6 Years Later They Accidentally Meet Again — Story of the Day

August 02, 2023

I Saw a Birthmark on Baby Niece’s Body and Realized That My Husband’s a Cheater – Story of the Day

October 20, 2023

Cafe Manager Insults Teen Employee, Unaware Her Dad Is Standing In Line – Story of the Day

October 10, 2023

People Reveal the Craziest Wills They Ever Saw

October 18, 2023