Mar-a-Lago

Mar-a-Lago Membership Fee Doubles to $400K for Presidential Access

2017-01-21 00:00:00 +0000 UTC | Importance: 7/10

Trump’s Mar-a-Lago club doubled its membership fee from $200,000 to $400,000 immediately after his election, selling access to the president for profit. Members gained direct access to Trump during his 142 visits as president, with the club becoming known as the ‘Winter White …

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Secret Service Pays $1.4M to Trump Properties for Protection

2017-01-20 00:00:00 +0000 UTC | Importance: 7/10

The Secret Service paid at least $1.4 million directly to Trump properties during his presidency, often at rates far exceeding government limits. Trump charged the Secret Service up to $1,185 per night at Mar-a-Lago, five times the government rate of $195. Eric Trump claimed they only charged …

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