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9. He's the president. That's the way it is.

Tue Oct 27, 2020, 08:27 PM

Oct 2020

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Trump using Air Force 1 to fly to rally after rally-- Using taxpayer money to campaign? [View all] LymphocyteLover Oct 2020 OP

I've wondered this as well SheltieLover Oct 2020 #1

Yes it's legal, and every President has done it... brooklynite Oct 2020 #2

They get around it by having some sort of "official" event. Renew Deal Oct 2020 #10

Is trump even doing that though? LymphocyteLover Oct 2020 #17

I don't know Renew Deal Oct 2020 #22

I haven't done a statistical breakdown Renew Deal Oct 2020 #24

More info about Trumps hypocrisy Renew Deal Oct 2020 #26

I'm sure he's found the loopiest of loopholes. AleksS Oct 2020 #3

that's the thing-- he doesn't pay his bills! LymphocyteLover Oct 2020 #18

6 to 3 says it is lame54 Oct 2020 #5

The Supreme Court has no position..... brooklynite Oct 2020 #16

Shouldn't the house have oversite? Of money spent? FloridaBlues Oct 2020 #6

They absolutely do fescuerescue Oct 2020 #15

He's the president. That's the way it is. Renew Deal Oct 2020 #9

I'm sure President Trump is absolutely scrupulous about expenses gratuitous Oct 2020 #11

Great point-- I saw that earlier but forgot about it LymphocyteLover Oct 2020 #19

Yes and no FBaggins Oct 2020 #12

He needs to fly on Air Force One because of security reasons Poiuyt Oct 2020 #13

Like all prior Presidents fescuerescue Oct 2020 #14

I know they did. I just meant is he paying his share? LymphocyteLover Oct 2020 #20

Probably not Renew Deal Oct 2020 #25

thanks! LymphocyteLover Oct 2020 #27

All presidents do it. The campaign covers a little of the cost. GulfCoast66 Oct 2020 #21

No, no, the point was just whether he was following the rules LymphocyteLover Oct 2020 #28