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(30,404 posts) Mon Nov 23, 2020, 05:10 PM Nov 2020

Secret Service members asked about protecting soon-to-be-former president Trump full time in Florida [View all]

Source: ABC News

As states begin to certify election results that seal a victory for President-elect Joe Biden, even though Donald Trump hasn't conceded there is one clear sign his post-presidency life is taking shape: Secret Service agents in the president's detail are being asked whether they're interested in transferring to Palm Beach, Florida, sources have told ABC News.

The Secret Service's Miami field office also has begun looking at physical reinforcements to Mar-a-Largo, the president's golf club to which he refers as "the winter White House," the sources added. These moves are considered unofficial as Trump has yet to concede to Biden.

Trump, a longtime New Yorker born in the borough of Queens, changed his residency to Florida last year and voted there via absentee ballot earlier this month.

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Renovations to living quarters expected to be occupied by Trump and first lady Melania Trump are underway, ahead of when they'll be living there full time after the Jan. 20 inauguration, sources familiar with the planning told ABC News.

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Secret Service members asked about protecting soon-to-be-former president Trump full time in Florida [View all] sabra Nov 2020 OP

What a horrid job that would be karin_sj Nov 2020 #1

I would quit if forced to do it. n/t RKP5637 Nov 2020 #4

It was rumored during "W"s administration DENVERPOPS Nov 2020 #46

Could be some this time too! n/t RKP5637 Nov 2020 #47

wait a minute azureblue Nov 2020 #94

I hope the town rescinds his tax evasement er easement... pfitz59 Nov 2020 #105

You mean he lied? He also used it as his residence to vote. louis-t Nov 2020 #107

I'd guess that would be a pretty sweet assignment underpants Nov 2020 #2

Under normal circumstances, lol. I've read that the whole family treats them like servants, not catbyte Nov 2020 #8

They can be "the silent service" pfitz59 Nov 2020 #106

Once he is not president they are there to protect him. GulfCoast66 Nov 2020 #121

But having to guard the Trump family? SergeStorms Nov 2020 #70

I meant down time. underpants Nov 2020 #72

Oh, OK. SergeStorms Nov 2020 #76

It would not be ok if i had to hang out on a trump golf course mdbl Nov 2020 #87

Spending all day, every day on a humid Florida course with Fathead... Dave Starsky Nov 2020 #114

As of januray 21st Grimelle Nov 2020 #83

Let Corrections Officers "guard" him! MojoWrkn Nov 2020 #85

Former presidents are entitled to lifetime Secret Service protection for themselves and their wives Lasher Nov 2020 #92

What Secret service agent would want to a cell mate of jr's??? ResistantAmerican17 Nov 2020 #103

Is Mar-a-Bed Bug being turned in to a federal penitentiary? AZ8theist Nov 2020 #73

Yes, same as my thoughts. Yet, I hadn't thought about this: if they say yes, they must... machoneman Nov 2020 #116

If Trump leaves the country to live somewhere else C_U_L8R Nov 2020 #3

Good question underpants Nov 2020 #17

He's a multimillionaire big-tipper who pays all his bills (/s) Grokenstein Nov 2020 #29

I'm sure he has "friends" in the Russian mob that want him alive to pay off his debts alfredo Nov 2020 #57

Exactly DENVERPOPS Nov 2020 #95

trump doesn't save any documents. That might have changed. Everything must go to the Nat. Archives. alfredo Nov 2020 #111

i was thinking if the Con was thrown into prison does he get SS protection? onetexan Nov 2020 #77

So His Failure To Concede And Get On With The Transition Is Having A Personal Impact On Him..... global1 Nov 2020 #5

He wanted his own private protection at first, not trusting the SS. alfredo Nov 2020 #58

I remember that. "Deep State", and all that B.S. nt Progressive Jones Nov 2020 #101

Not Russia? Bayard Nov 2020 #6

What if no one wants to go? Maybe they should recruit Dan Bongino. GoneOffShore Nov 2020 #7

Hire The Proud Boys. Tommymac Nov 2020 #24

No need got a nice little place in Colorado for him and his family Botany Nov 2020 #9

We don't want him here bluevoter4life Nov 2020 #26

Any rooms available at Gitmo? Grokenstein Nov 2020 #30

That is the Super Max in Colorado Botany Nov 2020 #35

Perfect for Trump, Melania, and his spawn. DENVERPOPS Nov 2020 #39

Exactly! I don't want to be within thousands of miles of him, let alone just down the road! Off- niyad Nov 2020 #104

I, for one, would love to be the first one to welcome him to the Florence, CO, Supermax. generalbetrayus Nov 2020 #67

The mother fucker sold out The United States of America Botany Nov 2020 #75

It would make a lot more sense to protect him in a much more secure facility. ;) Chainfire Nov 2020 #10

Guantanamo Bay works. Mike 03 Nov 2020 #11

He'd even be able to wear some nice jumpsuits that match his skin color. CentralMass Nov 2020 #14

Aren't people kept in actual cages there? mr_lebowski Nov 2020 #16

pretty sure Melania won't be living there stopdiggin Nov 2020 #12

LOL! nt Kahuna Nov 2020 #59

Serious question....... MyOwnPeace Nov 2020 #60

I think that's entirely likely stopdiggin Nov 2020 #110

Trump can't give up the limelight. procon Nov 2020 #13

Yeah but anyone he wants to be seen with doesn't want to be seen with him underpants Nov 2020 #15

Well SOME celebrities might still want to be seen with him. Chachi, Antonio Sabato, Jr Siwsan Nov 2020 #51

He only needs ego stroking. His diet is crap, he doesn't drink, he actually hates people. GoneOffShore Nov 2020 #25

Oh, no! He's going to hold rallies and his supporters will buy tickets. keithbvadu2 Nov 2020 #53

He won't have NBC or the American taxpayer footing the bill for them. Dave Starsky Nov 2020 #115

They better get cash up front keithbvadu2 Nov 2020 #117

Wonder who's paying for these renovations? mr_lebowski Nov 2020 #18

Will they be given combat pay as an incentive? greatauntoftriplets Nov 2020 #19

He shall receive not a minute or dollar more than Carter gets. Under The Radar Nov 2020 #20

George? joho260 Nov 2020 #37

George W. ....should have added a comma. Under The Radar Nov 2020 #42

Free Your Mind and Your Ass Will Follow, or your security detail will follow, whatever. JustABozoOnThisBus Nov 2020 #62

Prescient. Marcuse Nov 2020 #88

Melania's boyfriend HANK is in NYC, she'll head there! Ziggysmom Nov 2020 #21

Why isn't Palm Beach doing something about this? tikka Nov 2020 #22

I remember reading something about that... stillcool Nov 2020 #28

Palm Beach also gave him permission to put in a temporary helicopter pad for Marine One. Aerator Nov 2020 #33

Not "residence or golf course." Residence or hotel. jmowreader Nov 2020 #38

Thank you tikka Nov 2020 #41

Also, it's VOTER FRAUD. MAL is not a legal residence. flibbitygiblets Nov 2020 #48

I certainly wouldn't LPBBEAR Nov 2020 #23

It's doubtful that anyone would waste a bullet on him. A bag of poo perhaps, but not a bullet. GoneOffShore Nov 2020 #27

Only a part time gig James48 Nov 2020 #31

Wonder how that is going to go. scarletlib Nov 2020 #32

Where will they stay when Trump is moved to Leavenworth? Tom Yossarian Joad Nov 2020 #34

This question has never been raised before... jmowreader Nov 2020 #40

They'll probably have to draw straws..Shortest ones lose and the losing agents andym Nov 2020 #36

I'm sure the renovations DENVERPOPS Nov 2020 #43

I would think that the "security" issues MyOwnPeace Nov 2020 #63

No mention of their young son DesertRat Nov 2020 #44

It pains me the orange blob will still be milking taxpayers for their hard earned dollars. Vinca Nov 2020 #45

I find no humor in this anymore. He needs removal and prosecution. For the rest of his life. Scum. Evolve Dammit Nov 2020 #49

Florida? Pensacola? FPC Pensacola? DemoTex Nov 2020 #50

A shame the Feds closed the one at Eglin pfitz59 Nov 2020 #108

Isn't that the prison MyOwnPeace Nov 2020 #113

I would LOVE to hear the results of this question. :) n/t malthaussen Nov 2020 #52

Just like the majority of Americans over the past 4 years... Mindspin Nov 2020 #54

Secret Service SHOULD get ready for Trump staying in New York. His court appearances will FailureToCommunicate Nov 2020 #55

Why is this preparatory phase given such attention... EarthFirst Nov 2020 #56

Much ado about nothing Oscarthegreat Nov 2020 #61

But, but..... MyOwnPeace Nov 2020 #65

I'm sure they'll have to pay country club membership fees JohnnyRingo Nov 2020 #64

OK, Johnny, let's have some fun....... MyOwnPeace Nov 2020 #66

At least one wall plastered with that fake Time cover he flouts. JohnnyRingo Nov 2020 #80

And what about holograms.......... MyOwnPeace Nov 2020 #81

Good one. JohnnyRingo Nov 2020 #89

Get one of the Nazi militias to do it. kairos12 Nov 2020 #68

See "Guarding Tess" brooklynite Nov 2020 #69

Palm Beach may disagree with Donny's plans. Maralago isn't allowed to be a primary residence. TeamPooka Nov 2020 #71

Rikers Island would be a better place for Trump. Towlie Nov 2020 #74

We are going to have to pay off all of the debt incurred by Trump's tax giveaways to the rich. hadEnuf Nov 2020 #78

So the Secret Service officers get to decide if they want to go to Cadfael Nov 2020 #79

Ivanka and her two bros would lose the protection. Right? keithbvadu2 Nov 2020 #82

Do we have to pay for SS protection for the extended family once he is gone? Sons and daughter too? Paper Roses Nov 2020 #86

Only formuer POTUS, spouse, and minor children (under age 16) Angleae Nov 2020 #90

Does the secret service follow him to jail? mdbl Nov 2020 #84

Wouldn't that be interesting! Buckeye_Democrat Nov 2020 #97

It would be better if they were asked if they want to be transferred to Leavenworth. n/t. NNadir Nov 2020 #91

Melania New York ... aggiesal Nov 2020 #93

PROTECT THE RESOLUTE DESK!!! LastLiberal in PalmSprings Nov 2020 #96

On the one hand, living the good life in Florida Renew Deal Nov 2020 #98

What happens if no Secret Service are willing to do it? nt NoRoadUntravelled Nov 2020 #99

And the grift continues. LastLiberal in PalmSprings Nov 2020 #100

I'm confused....an imprisoned President is a new concept Tiger8 Nov 2020 #102

Well first of all he will have to deal with the law in New York, turbinetree Nov 2020 #109

I suspect in the end... jmowreader Nov 2020 #112

I wonder if llashram Nov 2020 #118

Highly doubt it. His guard will be much smaller GulfCoast66 Nov 2020 #122

Have they gotten rid of the bedbugs? Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin Nov 2020 #119

He would be safer in club fed. BrightKnight Nov 2020 #120

You could not pay me enough money to take that job. helpisontheway Nov 2020 #123