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11. I'm sure President Trump is absolutely scrupulous about expenses

Reply to LymphocyteLover (Original post)

Tue Oct 27, 2020, 08:31 PM

Oct 2020

I mean, it's not like he'd charge the taxpayer $3 for his glass of water at Mar-a-Lago.

Or maybe he would?

Trump is pocketing money from Republican donors, from GOP functions, and from your taxes

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As The Washington Post reports, Trump hasn’t made money from the White House just by skimming directly from government funds, but that has been a significant source of his revenue. For example, rather than meeting with Japanese President Shinzo Abe at the White House, or Camp David, or any other government property, Trump insisted that they hold the meeting at Mar-a-Lago, his privately owned club in Florida. Then he charged the government for every room, every meal, every drink, and every round of golf—including his own.

That’s right. Trump charged the American people to Trump eat Trump’s food at Trump’s club. The prime rib on the buffet line is even better when it’s free. It gets better: Trump charged $3 for water, even when he was the one drinking it.

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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

Don't all politicians do it? They just forget about their job in congress/senate/prez and go look mitch96 Oct 2020 #8

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'm not saying he shouldn't use AF1. But do presidents fly to so many rallies normally? LymphocyteLover Oct 2020 #23

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

If his campaign pay for use of the plane, then From what I understand, it is legal. Blue_true Oct 2020 #4

For security and logistics reasons, it makes sense that it works that way. crickets Oct 2020 #7

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

Nah...all Presidents will use AF1 to campaign. Biden will do the same......... Bengus81 Oct 2020 #29