Home free: Florida town lets Donald Trump keep living at Mar-a-Lago

[steve2470]

https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2021/feb/10/donald-trump-mar-a-lago-florida

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Though presumably the most contentious among residents and of the most interest nationally and internationally, the issue took up no more than a half-hour of the council’s time – at the meeting’s end.

The five-member council took no action on the question, which was placed on the agenda because of neighbors’ complaints that Trump’s presence would hurt property values.

It’s unclear if the council will address the issue further, although an attorney representing the residents asked – with no response – that he be allowed to give a fuller presentation in April. The neighbors could also sue the town and Mar-a-Lago.

The town attorney, Skip Randolph, said there was nothing in the club’s 1993 agreement with Palm Beach that prohibits Trump from residing there.

[cilla4progress]

1. Suck ups

gonna suck.

SMDH.

[JI7]

2. Any chance he could lose to property ?

We need to hurt them financially.

[mitch96]

9. The "fix" was in.. money talks in Fla... follow the money... nt

[Historic NY]

3. Start selling their property to people Donald won't like

People with loud vehicles, teens, etc....

[dem4decades]

4. Will Trump ever be held accountable? Must be great to be a rich asshole.

[elleng]

5. DAMN!

NO consequences!

[pwb]

6. Clintons moved North to New York State. Trump

Moves south, go figure. I hope his spawn goes with him. They stink up New York.

[bullimiami]

7. should revoke the business license. let it become his private resi.

[Laelth]

8. Celebration time! ...

... for the local McDonald’s and KFC franchise owners.



-Laelth

[ZenDem]

10. I'd say the only good thing to come from climate change..

...would be to see Mar-a-lago under water, but it's not just about him.

So, still hope he loses it to bankruptcy...or sumthin'.

[dchill]

11. Say "hello" to your new Emperor!

Fools.

[JI7]

12. Will he be living there during the summer also ?

[Liberal In Texas]

13. I figured they would cave.

I'm sure there was a lot of arm twisting - pressure and threats - behind the scenes.

[crickets]

19. No doubt. It's disappointing but not a shock. nt

[snowybirdie]

14. Kind of fun to think

about him rattling around his empty former club, with its hideous decorations. Members will leave in droves now that he's got no power or influence.

[Jarqui]

15. No protection from extradition there

So I'm ok with it.

Would have been fun to see him get the boot.
But I'd rather see him go to prison.

[procon]

16. That was predictable.

The community got rid of Trump's helipad, there will be far fewer security incursions into the area and traffic will be less. As a bonus the city will benefit enormously from the tax revenues generated by the resort and the increased tourism.

It's always about the money and Trump is a cash cow.

[Buns_of_Fire]

17. Donald Trump: Lowering property values wherever he squats. nt

[Thomas Hurt]

18. wtf did anyone expect, he is an old rich white guy who was President...

[Ohiogal]

20. He always gets out of following rules and laws.

Sickening.

[Blue Owl]

21. Lard Ho!