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(3,327 posts) Mon Sep 18, 2017, 07:24 PM Sep 2017

Donald Trump Jr. Gives Up Secret Service Protection, Seeking Privacy [View all]

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Donald Trump Jr. Gives Up Secret Service Protection, Seeking Privacy

WASHINGTON — Donald Trump Jr., the president’s eldest son, has elected for forgo protection by the Secret Service, according to a senior administration official.

The agency ceased protecting Mr. Trump, who lives in New York City and is an executive at the Trump Organization, last week. Mr. Trump, an avid camper and hunter, is said to be seeking more privacy than he can expect with a contingent of agents accompanying him everywhere.

It was not immediately clear whether the decision applied to his family; he and his wife, Vanessa, have five children. Mr. Trump could not be reached, and the White House did not return a message seeking comment.

But giving up protection of even the younger Mr. Trump alone will provide relief for the Secret Service, which has had its work force and resources strained by the size and lifestyle of the Trump family.

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https://www.nytimes.com/2017/09/18/us/politics/donald-trump-jr-secret-service.html?_r=0

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Can't conduct shady, sleazy business deals when the SS is in the room. catbyte Sep 2017 #1

That was my thought also. kentuck Sep 2017 #7

Mine too! QED Sep 2017 #18

BINGO! yuiyoshida Sep 2017 #34

And it will be easier to skip the country. Nt dflprincess Sep 2017 #38

I think that means he is planning his escape Sanity Claws Sep 2017 #2

Why MFM008 Sep 2017 #20

Headed to Mexico. kacekwl Sep 2017 #24

Good one! MLAA Sep 2017 #25

Run, Junior. Run !!! C_U_L8R Sep 2017 #26

I was wondering how they would be able to flee the country WhiteTara Sep 2017 #3

That Doesn't Mean Eyes Won't Be On Him Me. Sep 2017 #4

He probably has a dacha on the Black Sea waiting for him. delisen Sep 2017 #5

reducing risk C_U_L8R Sep 2017 #6

The greasy little bastard doesn't want SS around PearliePoo2 Sep 2017 #8

Reallty? I thought this was Andy Borowitz . . . . hatrack Sep 2017 #9

Good Angry Dragon Sep 2017 #10

PRIVACY - I don't think that word means what he wants us to think it means. blogslut Sep 2017 #11

Agree... QED Sep 2017 #22

There is private security Best_man23 Sep 2017 #12

But President Trump donates his salary to charity! MrPurple Sep 2017 #35

Easier to flee the country. DemocratSinceBirth Sep 2017 #13

Enjoy your privacy now, asshole. fleur-de-lisa Sep 2017 #14

Paranoia Will Destroy Ya.......... alittlelark Sep 2017 #15

Secret Service Corgigal Sep 2017 #23

They're interfering with his grifting. nolabear Sep 2017 #16

I didn't know it was an option. LAS14 Sep 2017 #17

It can be refused QED Sep 2017 #19

Wonder why Trump, Sr is ok with this? delisen Sep 2017 #21

They would have to hand him the soap in the shower Not Ruth Sep 2017 #27

SNORT! annabanana Sep 2017 #28

The getaway jet is warming up on the runway. democratisphere Sep 2017 #29

Does he have that option? Is it up to him? Paula Sims Sep 2017 #30

What's he trying to hide? greatauntoftriplets Sep 2017 #31

I see the second worst part of this decision on display here jmowreader Sep 2017 #32

Maybe he can emigrate to Moscow MrPurple Sep 2017 #33

He's getting ready to run MyNameGoesHere Sep 2017 #36

That was my first guess. murielm99 Sep 2017 #41

Get his passport Thrill Sep 2017 #37

kelly ann conjob did too. yortsed snacilbuper Sep 2017 #39

He doesn't want the SS we're talking about. hadEnuf Sep 2017 #40

Is it a step toward contracting to his private security? GopherGal Sep 2017 #46

That's what it sounds like. That's the stuff dictators do. hadEnuf Sep 2017 #47

If he is doing it because be is afraid of a building case, this will make it worse. ProgressiveValue Sep 2017 #42

As if we weren't compromised enough Lazy Daisy Sep 2017 #43

Countries with no Extradition treaty with US delisen Sep 2017 #44

Where are there Trump properties? GopherGal Sep 2017 #45