House Panel: Trump's Bills To Secret Service 'Exorbitant'

The transcript discusses how agents stayed at Trump properties while protecting the former president, leading to taxpayers covering the costs. The Washington Post and House Oversight Committee documents reveal that agents were often charged rates much higher than the standard government rate, sometimes up to five times more. This resulted in a total cost of about $1.4 million over four years. The Trump Organization claims federal employees stayed for free or at cost.

What was the reason for government agents staying at Trump properties?

• They were on vacation.

• They were protecting the former president.

• They were attending a conference.

• They were conducting an investigation.

What did the House Oversight Committee documents reveal about the rates charged to agents?

• Agents stayed for free.

• Agents were charged less than the standard rate.

• Agents were charged higher than normal rates.

• Agents were charged the standard government rate.

How much more than the standard government rate were agents sometimes charged?

• Twice as much

• Five times as much

• Four times as much

• Three times as much

What was the total cost incurred due to the higher rates charged to agents?

• $500,000

• $1.4 million

• $3 million

• $2 million

What did the Trump Organization claim about the stays of federal employees?

• They stayed for free or at cost.

• They were not allowed to stay.

• They stayed at a discounted rate.

• They were charged double the rate.