Presidential Conflicts of Interest

[Benton]

(11-21-2016, 02:31 PM)Mike M (the other one) Wrote: Obama shutting down WH tours was his way of rebelling against the Sequester on Budget Funding, but that's not here or now.

I get what you are saying about the Budget, but because they are planning to renovate the WH, exceptions have to be made. So those rules might have to be suspended until they are done with the renovations and Trump can move in.

No it is a time honored tradition. Every POTUS has resided in the WH with the exception of George Washington (and he selected the sight). Truman stayed in the Blair House while renovations were being done, but moved it once they were done.

If the SS has their say, then Trump will be at Mar-a-Lago in Florida because it's much easier for them to secure than Trump Tower.

To the first bold, wouldn't Camp David make more sense? It's already used as a temporary home, so they know how to secure it. It's large enough to host the G8 summit and security details. But the big thing is, it's 60 miles from Washington, so the expenses of transporting the POTUS and family (or conversely those going to meet with him) is going to be a lot cheaper than flying lawmakers and guests from NY to DC every day.

The WH is the official residence, in part, because that's where the activity is. If we move the capital every 4 years, you're tacking on a lot of cost to transport officials, staff and guests. Considering it can be a six figure expense every time the POTUS wants to get away for a couple days, that's going to be some big expenses when you expand.

To the second, where did you hear that? I'm not seeing it as it still brings up the logistic expense issue.