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Secret Service Skipping Reports On Payment To Trump Resorts: WaPo | Rachel Maddow | MSNBC
In a recent episode of The Rachel Maddow Show, the host addresses troubling allegations surrounding the Secret Service's financial dealings with properties owned by former President Donald Trump. Reporting from the Washington Post highlights that the Secret Service has neglected to file required public records detailing expenses associated with Trump’s properties. This revelation raises concerns about transparency and accountability, particularly regarding the use of taxpayer funds .
Maddow elaborates on the specific details from the report, noting that Trump’s company reportedly charges the Secret Service exorbitant rates—up to $650 per night per room. Additionally, it appears that the Trump Organization has been charging $17,000 a month for a cottage, a price that seemingly exceeds the local rental market. Despite Trump’s administration asserting that the Secret Service pays minimal fees—or none at all—the records tell a different story .
The most alarming aspect of this scandal is the apparent failure of the Secret Service to fulfill its obligation to report spending related to Trump’s residences. Since 2016, it has submitted only two of the six mandated reports, and those included blank lines for critical information tied to Bedminster and Mar-a-Lago. This lack of reporting suggests deeper issues of oversight and potential complicity .
Maddow's reaction captures the blend of frustration and inevitability many have come to associate with the Trump administration’s business practices. In her words, "It's a day that ends in 'Y,' but the Secret Service covering up this financial reality feels like something about us, not them" .
This discussion speaks to broader themes of ethics in governance and the monetization of political power. The implications of these findings could resonate far beyond the realm of the Secret Service, affecting public trust in government agencies tasked with protecting national leaders .
What does this say about the relationship between public service and private profit? How do you perceive the accountability measures—or lack thereof—related to these charges? Let's discuss!
In a recent episode of The Rachel Maddow Show, the host addresses troubling allegations surrounding the Secret Service's financial dealings with properties owned by former President Donald Trump. Reporting from the Washington Post highlights that the Secret Service has neglected to file required public records detailing expenses associated with Trump’s properties. This revelation raises concerns about transparency and accountability, particularly regarding the use of taxpayer funds .
Maddow elaborates on the specific details from the report, noting that Trump’s company reportedly charges the Secret Service exorbitant rates—up to $650 per night per room. Additionally, it appears that the Trump Organization has been charging $17,000 a month for a cottage, a price that seemingly exceeds the local rental market. Despite Trump’s administration asserting that the Secret Service pays minimal fees—or none at all—the records tell a different story .
The most alarming aspect of this scandal is the apparent failure of the Secret Service to fulfill its obligation to report spending related to Trump’s residences. Since 2016, it has submitted only two of the six mandated reports, and those included blank lines for critical information tied to Bedminster and Mar-a-Lago. This lack of reporting suggests deeper issues of oversight and potential complicity .
Maddow's reaction captures the blend of frustration and inevitability many have come to associate with the Trump administration’s business practices. In her words, "It's a day that ends in 'Y,' but the Secret Service covering up this financial reality feels like something about us, not them" .
This discussion speaks to broader themes of ethics in governance and the monetization of political power. The implications of these findings could resonate far beyond the realm of the Secret Service, affecting public trust in government agencies tasked with protecting national leaders .
What does this say about the relationship between public service and private profit? How do you perceive the accountability measures—or lack thereof—related to these charges? Let's discuss!
