Minneapolis Wants Trump Campaign To Cover Security Costs Of Rally

The transcript discusses a financial dispute between the Trump campaign and the city of Minneapolis over security costs for a rally at the Target Center. The Trump campaign threatened legal action over a breach of contract, but the event proceeded without campaign funding. A Twitter exchange between President Trump and Mayor Jacob Frey highlighted the political tension. The Center for Public Integrity noted that many cities billed the Trump campaign for rally costs, which remain unpaid. Trump aims to win Minnesota in 2020, having lost it narrowly in 2016.

What was the initial responsibility of the Target Center regarding the Trump rally?

• To cover the cost of the event

• To provide free entry to attendees

• To organize transportation for the campaign

• To manage media coverage

What action did the Trump campaign threaten over the event costs?

• To sue for breach of contract

• To move the event to another city

• To cancel the rally

• To pay the costs themselves

How did Mayor Jacob Frey respond to President Trump's comments?

• He called for a press conference

• He apologized publicly

• He ignored the comments

• He welcomed Trump to Minneapolis

What is the legal obligation for campaigns regarding event costs?

• They must pay only venue costs

• They must pay only security costs

• They are not legally required to pay

• They must pay all costs

What was President Trump's goal for Minnesota in the 2020 election?

• To increase voter turnout

• To flip the state to red

• To maintain the state's blue status

• To reduce campaign spending