The Secret Service is no longer leasing space in President Donald Trump’s eponymous tower in Manhattan, according to the Trump Organization.
The Washington Post reported, citing two unnamed sources familiar with the discussions, that the Secret Service left its Midtown digs in Trump Tower after a dispute over the terms of its lease, in particular the price and “other conditions.”
Since then, according to the report, the Secret Service relocated its command post to a trailer on the sidewalk below.
“After much consideration, it was mutually determined that it would be more cost effective and logistically practical for the Secret Service to lease space elsewhere,” Trump Organization spokeswoman Amanda Miller confirmed to the Washington Post in an email.
Secret Service spokeswoman Catherine Milhoan told the Washington Post “there has been no impact to the security plan developed by the Secret Service,” which is looking “to obtain permanent work space in an appropriate location.”
Reached by email, General Services Administration spokeswoman Pamela Dixon told TPM that the agency, which handles government leases, “does not comment on projects in active procurement.”
I’m sure they can spray paint the trailer in gauche gold to be consistent with the high decor standards of the DT clan.
Outstanding work, Dealmaster. You couldn’t even gouge the Secret Service.
Thank god it’s Friday!
As long as they stay close enough to take him into custody.
Gotcha!
Clearly, your use of an elitist word like “eponymous” lays bare TPM’s cosmopolitan bias.
Just another reason why you progressives fail to connect with the noble-savage Trump voter.
Burn some coal and try again.
“Secret Service No Longer Leasing in Trump Tower”
Washington analysts say that the Agency’s decision to lease space in Indianapolis is just “part of a long-term plan” and “a coincidence”.
The White House did not respond to TPM’s request for comment.