Secret Service agents were charged by the Trump Organization as much as five times over the average rate, records indicate.
The Trump Organization reportedly charged Secret Service agents as much as five times over the average governmental rate for hotel stays while on protection details for former President Donald Trump and his family, with the bill coming to approximately $1.4 million, according to expense records newly obtained by Congress.
An investigation by the House Committee on Oversight and Reform said that despite claims by the Trump Organization that Secret Service agents traveling with Trump to Trump-owned properties stayed for free or at cost, the service was allegedly charged rates as high as $1,185 per room, per night, on dozens of trips.
During his presidency, Trump reportedly visited his properties 547 times, including 145 visits to Mar-a-Lago in Palm Beach, Florida, while retaining ownership in his properties.
