Vice President Biden's Two Night Trip to London and Paris Cost Over $1 Million-Truth!

Vice President Biden’s Two Night Trip to London and Paris Cost Over $1 Million-Truth!

Summary of eRumor:

This is a forwarded email that alleged that Vice President Biden’s trip to Europe in February 2013 cost American tax payers over $1 Million.
 

The Truth:

Vice President Biden and his entourage travelled to London and Paris in February 2013 where they stayed in costly five star hotels.   This according to a March 22, 2013 article by ABC News that said that the State Department contracts for the Hyatt Regency London tabulated to $459,338.65 and the Hotel Intercontinental Paris Le Grand’s tab was $585,000.50. 

The article also said, “While the figure may be eye-popping, a State Department official said these costs are par for the course in high-level international trips as they also include accommodations for staff, security details and military personnel.”

Updated 3/25/2013