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By NICHOLAS FANDOS
MAY 1, 2017
... About half of the money, nearly $60 million, is earmarked for the Secret Service, with most of it going toward protecting the president while he is traveling and security for Trump Tower in New York City, according to legislation being circulated on Monday.
Another roughly $60 million would be set aside in a rare provision to reimburse localities, like New York City and Palm Beach County in Florida, that have incurred extraordinary law enforcement personnel costs associated with protecting Mr. Trumps residences since Election Day.
The additional funding, which comes after weeks of mostly behind-the-scenes lobbying, reflects the tremendous costs associated with protecting the lifestyle of Mr. Trump and his family. And it is likely to provide relief to those who have borne the brunt of the effort if only for the next five months, when the current fiscal year ends.
The Secret Service has been particularly strained as it tries to keep up with its new protectees, who include a first lady and a son living at Trump Tower and Mr. Trumps frequently traveling adult children. The agency had requested additional money earlier this year ...
https://www.nytimes.com/2017/05/01/us/politics/secret-service-trump-protection.html?_r=0
appleannie1943
(1,303 posts)And why should we pay for his lodging and golf carts etc. in the resorts that he himself owns?
Grassy Knoll
(10,118 posts)..FuckStick Cons Will Make It Against The Law.
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7wo7rees
(5,128 posts)We should all be in the streets!