House Panel: Trump's Bills To Secret Service 'Exorbitant'

House Panel: Trump's Bills To Secret Service 'Exorbitant'

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The transcript discusses how agents stayed at Trump properties while protecting the former president, leading to taxpayers covering the costs. The Washington Post and House Oversight Committee documents reveal that agents were often charged rates much higher than the standard government rate, sometimes up to five times more. This resulted in a total cost of about $1.4 million over four years. The Trump Organization claims federal employees stayed for free or at cost.

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According to The Washington Post, what did the House Oversight Committee documents reveal about the rates charged to agents?

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How much higher than the standard government rate were the charges for federal employees staying at Trump properties?

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What was the total amount that federal employees were charged for staying at Trump properties?

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What was the total cost incurred by taxpayers for the stays at Trump properties?

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What has the Trump Organization claimed regarding the accommodation of federal employees?

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