for one of his regular visits to the Yukon mountains to hunt stone sheep with friends. He was accompanied by Secret Service agents on that August 2017 trip, just as he had been since his father was sworn in as president six months earlier.hotels: Marriott Pinnacle Downtown Hotel, Pinnacle Hotel Vancouver Harbourfront and Lakeview Inn and Suites. But it spent the most money at the president’s hotel, the Trump International Hotel and Tower Vancouver, according to documents obtained by POLITICO.
. Rep. Jamie Raskin , a member of the House Oversight Committee, said lawmakers have focused on the emoluments clause of the Constitution, which forbids President Donald Trump from accepting gifts from foreign officials, even those who patronize his hotels. But Raskin said another clause in the Constitution is being flouted — one that bars Trump from receiving any money from the federal government aside from his annual salary.
"The presidency should not be a money-making operation," Raskin said. "The president is directing his subordinates in the executive branch of government ... to stay at Trump properties."In June, the House passed a spending bill that would bar the White House and other federal entities from doing business with Trump-affiliated establishments. Though it is not likely to pass the Senate, it does indicate House Democrats’ interest.
Other examples of the federal government spending money at Trump properties are known: The Secret Service spent
How many people travel with the president and first lady?
As a taxpayer, I have no issue with it ..... next.
Spending taxpayer money to protect the grown ass offspring of the President is one of those ‘norms’ of the so-called swamp. It is not a law. Since Trump hates abiding by any norm, this one should be ignored by US! (Although Secret Service probably prevents corrupt acts...)
I hope they got the money up front
Well, when the left radicalized it base more people need protection from these nut jobs
So 11 more people somehow caused a 'strain' on the Secret Service budget? Sounds like the mainstream media is going fishing...
Of course, not just the hard number, but they're scurrying all over the world protecting Thanksdad and Fredo while they do business for daddy's Organ. IMPEACH WhenIsTheVote?
It makes me sick to my stomach every time I think of my tax dollars being spent to protect this horrific, criminal family. 🤮🤮🤮
Oh isn’t that too bad...🙄
Who cares
Why would he go anywhere else and possibly face rude Democrats who don’t respect private space? Go to his own hotel where he could expect better treatment. Any of us would do the same thing . Go where we felt at home .
But in the meantime, the Social Security Admin. are finding ways to one day cut benefits. This is the winning we have all been waiting for.
We should not be paying for that!
No money for foodstamps but for theres money
Is that not conflict of interest?
... and the problem?
why?
The 6k doesn't bother. That it was spent at a Trimp hotel, that's out of line.
I wonder why Politico never said one word about all the money spent on Obama’s many vacations. Especially the ones where Obama wouldn’t fly on the same plane as the dog, so 2 Presidential planes were used, incurring double the expense. Not a word from Politico about it. Hmmmmm.
WHY!!!!!!
TrumpSwamp always in full swing ! Disgrace AnyoneButTrump2020
Emoluments
No shit Sherlock. 🙄
‘Critics say’ ?! No. That’s a factual statement that ALL Americans should know and admit. Get it together,
And how much have they spent protecting Bill Clinton on Epstein jaunts
Is this hot take for someone who’s been in a coma for 3 years? Lucky bastard.
No shit. Welcome to the party, Politico.
Well yeah think trump became president because he actually cared about America.
Wow! $6000 in a multi billion dollar enterprise..that is less than a little significant.
The Trumps see the Treasury as their personal bank with credit of an unlimited amount. They have a sense of entitlement.
Ass hat! Typically a Trump move!
Does any watch groups have a record of what taxpayer money the Trumps have spent so far on their own businesses?
Yep
Yeah, we’ve been saying....
Now who would have thought.....
Stop the bs w/ 'critics say' and state it as a fact. Because it is.
Do you do anything but bash trumps
He doesn’t need secret service protection
Probably true. Trump is complaining about losing billions as president.
He is going to do this the rest of his life. The Secret Service should instead pitch tents on his properties.
Sounds like a crime in there somewhere.
When will we wake up to these thieves in the White House who steal our money for their own enrichment. By the way junior, hunting animals does not make you a powerful man, it makes you a tiny destructive little specimen of a human. ( a self centered one at that)
Why are we protecting this Nazi?
Bullsh**! More lies about Trumps!
Isn’t Turd, Jr just so special?
If course... he's been doing this from the beginning⚡ He is pure evil & going straight to Hell🔥💥⚡👎✊💪
TheLizbeth10 Of course. This isn't a surprise.
Laighe GrifterInChief
soulwhisper2016 Why do we waste our tax dollar protecting this piece of 💩💩💩💩
Ugh Duh
Really? I didn't know!😏
This is factually correct and demonstrable.
Sounds about right to me. trump: Emoluments, whoever heard of emoluments ...
Why does he need protection? He killed a lion and an elephant. He should be good.
They SS choose housing for trips...always best security to stay at same hotel as the person they are protecting. $6K is really low.
BetsyGervasi Once he's gone. ALL of their properties need to be seized and sold to recoup America's losses.
Really? What do the non-critics say about it?
It’s a scam. Where there is a Trump, there is a grift.
What a waste of tax dollars 🙄🙄
The biggest drain in the swamp are the Trumps.
This is not news...
Do they drink a lot? Or did they ring for 'special services'?
You can have all the money in the world but I guarantee you, none are happy, none get a full night's sleep.
dah.... you just figuring this out now?
The upward funneling of tax dollars! Yay!
Of course they did. Why would we expect anything less?
This:
uh yeah that’s exactly what’s happening. That’s pretty much his motivation for becoming president
Critics? You guys are beyond parody
SarahKZhou Since when was it acceptable to use the word 'critics' as a substitution for 'people with an IQ above a box of hockey pucks'?
Yah think?
Splendid reporting einstein 🙄
'Critics' (non-trumpers) have been saying this for years now.
You might want to look into this breaking story as well: Water has bern purported to be wet!
This is a fact. State it as such.
And just the other day Trump complained that he has lost BILLIONS of dollars as a result of being president.
Oh please
So are the critics right? Maybe some news organization could actually tell us with reporting and all...
This just in. Are you kidding me? 'Critics say'?
DUH
LAME! Cite your sources.
Of course they are.
Duh
No sh*t
JulieA77669619 Again, not their hotel. Just renting the name. When contract expires could become a Delta, Westin, whatever. It is owned by individuals who bought a hotel room. Developer was Canadian
Duh
Those bloody Trumps and money greedy. Gimme gimme to the all about me realDonaldTrump.
Well aren’t they?
Isn't everyone saying this because it's demonstrably true?
The date on this says today... but it's something we've known about for ohhhh, say, 2.5 years now?! Way to catch up politico.
Ya think?! This presidency is all about profit - for the Trumps.
Nice of these 'critics' to speak up after 2 1/2 years of obliviousness that everyone else has seen from Day 1.
IAmSophiaNelson The con-artist president is scheming while in the powerful office?
Um........ critics from 2017?
Wow Politico, it seems that RepRashida mentioned this when she was sworn in. You're only about 7 or so months late.
Critics say Politico is spelled P-O-L-I-T-I-C-O
More hate and rhetoric from the Left!
Do a thorough review of his taxes then . . .
This is such a hit piece. NBC news did a article saying he lost a Billion dollars since becoming president.
What a revelation! Who’d have guessed Trump would lie, cheat, and con America for his own benefit? I mean there are only multiple decades of legacy. But what do I know? I’m just a riled up grandma.
Can’t wait till these racist hate mongers are out
Don't forget he took the Apprentice job because he was short on money. Yes, taking the Presidency was means to in rich him self, and his kids. And it's working. Grifters
That's shocking information...who would think a President would try to take financial advantage of his position to enrich himself and his family members.....Trump will leave.. with his pockets much fuller and the country with a humungous debt
*Evidence shows the Trumps
that is a stupid and misleading comment meant to harm, President Trump, so he will not be reelected. That simple! misleadingstatements to destroy trump image.
KMConrad11
Surprise!!
RobGeorge He has his own gun. Why does he need the Secret Service?
RobGeorge Critics say ?
realDonaldTrump give us our money back. You don’t need to spend OUR money.
KatGodspell Honestly, this country can not afford the Trump presidency.
Just imagine the post presidency co$t to taxpayers as realDonaldTrump flits around his clubs & properties with Secret Service in tow.
That cannot be possible! Our GOAT POTUS promised!
realDonaldTrump senatemajldr
Whatever happened to Trump’s promise of never taking a day off?
fimail TrumpCrimeFamily TrumpIsAFelon ImpeachTrump
Must be a typo. He wasn't hunting sheep, he was humping sheep.
Abuse of power!
And this is why we don’t have a real president because he’s always on vacation. Vote trump out
Again I ask as a hard working taxpayer. Why must we continue to pay for the “always vacationing”trumps & their antics. Seems to me they “work less”then anyone I know.I can’t afford to “support” the .1% anymore. 2020 fix
shitweasel
So?
9 months out of 2.5 years spent at his properties on the taxpayers money! Insane that republicans are all right with this.
And?
Isn't realDonaldTrump DONATING his SALARY as the President of the US to government agencies. So why is this DONATION not being mentioned. This ONE-SIDED reporting days are gone. People know what is going on in the world in SECONDS. So return to your CAVES, MEDIA CAVEMEN!
Next President should work with Congress to claw back any taxpayer funds payed to trump properties.
This is just more Leftist propaganda and claptrap promoted to inflame the pea-brains of some Democrat voters.
Considering how many days the occupant is the White House has spent at a golf course that he owns, this seems like an easy investigation. The House has the power of the purse. Emoluments DrainTheSwamp
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