Mnuchin says use of costly gov't jet was necessary for 'secure communications'

[Eugene]

Source: ABC News

Mnuchin says use of costly gov't jet was necessary for 'secure communications'

By MITCHELL ALVA • Sep 24, 2017, 11:32 AM ET

Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin defended his use of a costly government jet to make the short journey from New York City to Washington D.C. following an August meeting in Trump Tower.

When asked about the travel by co-anchor Martha Raddatz on ABC News’ “This Week,” Mnuchin responded that it was necessary for national security purposes.

“There are times when I need secure communications to be in touch with the president and National Security Council,” Mnuchin said. “I had a secure call that day that was critical and set up. It needed to be done at that time, and that’s why I used it.”

Mnuchin also confirmed that his use of the private jet on Aug. 15 is now under review, as are as at least two other requests for government travel involving the secretary.

“The inspector general is reviewing my travel,” Mnuchin replied. “If there’s suggestions we’ll follow it.”

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[Alice11111]

1. What BS. He thinks we are all as stupid as tbe Trumpsters. Condescending Pig & Ms Piglet🐖 wife, who

tells the exorbitant price & designer of every item she is wearing, with her eat your heart out condescending attitude. Ms. Piglet, 🐷fortunately most Americans don't share your limited values or intelligence. 🐮

[Warpy]

3. She probably won't last long

Once she stops being dazzled by how much her husband is shelling out for clothing to display his new property in, she'll take a hard look at him and realize Prince Charming is actually just a common toad.

Or she's as shallow as he is and he'll divorce her when she gains a few pounds of baby weight.

[cutroot]

2. Why didn't he just use the Cone of Silence?

https://www.google.com/url?sa=i&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=imgres&cd=&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=0ahUKEwjI_rOqzr7WAhVLxlQKHWWRBr8QjRwIBw&url=https%3A%2F%2Fen.wikipedia.org%2Fwiki%2FCone_of_Silence_(device)&psig=AFQjCNGLTqnYdlojq25Y7LghV3N_wvicrg&ust=1506369637071398

[sharedvalues]

4. Lie. As Franken said, he's a lying liar who lies

[Turbineguy]

5. Pro:

Secure communications.

Con:
Fuck the taxpayer.

[kacekwl]

6. Hey dumb ass,

save your intimate , sensitive , top secret , classified conversations for the meeting soooooo important your have to fly government jets to get there. Otherwise just stay in your office and use your SECURE phone.

[jmowreader]

7. Do the words "delegation of authority" mean anything to Steven?

All these people have deputies, who SHOULD have the authority to make decisions when the chief is temporarily out of the net.