Posted on Feb 17, 2017
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So this is a spin off from a conversation with PO2 Robert M.. Should US tax dollars be used to provide protection to children of President Trump if they are traveling on official business for the Trump Company?
Secret Service is charged with their safety but they are doing deal all around the world.
Secret Service is charged with their safety but they are doing deal all around the world.
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I don't have a problem paying for protection for the children of the President, regardless of what kind of trip they are on. Should they be kidnapped or killed, it would have serious ramifications around the US and the world.
Funny, how the collective 'we' didn't have a problem with protecting the children of other presidents. But now we do because they are actually business men and women? That's just stupid.
Funny, how the collective 'we' didn't have a problem with protecting the children of other presidents. But now we do because they are actually business men and women? That's just stupid.
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SGT Ben Keen
LTC Trent Klug, I personally have no issue with it. I just thought it was an interesting question because of the fact we have never really seen a First Family this active in international business. I agree, protecting them is critical to our security. I think we will see a lot one off questions asked based on the family's activities. People make a big stink because the First Lady is having her son stay in school in New York, again, I don't see a problem with that. Just thought it would be a fun discussion to have.
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LTC Trent Klug
SGT Ben Keen - Its definitely a discussion worth having. If only just to watch some heads spin!
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Yes. The fact that they are doing business is probably a net gain over the alternative, where they just take vacations everywhere...which is certainly within their financial means and would be covered by the US taxpayer without question.
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They are targets in a world filled with bad actors. Consider the cost if one is taken and ransomed. Even if we don't negotiate with bad actors, there will be a cost and it will be high.
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SGT Ben Keen
I agree that they are targets where ever they go. I just think it's an interesting idea to discuss because like I said in a earlier conversation, I don't think we ever had a first family where the "children" were adults involved in international business deals. Normally, the Secret Service takes the kids to and from school and stuff, not to conduct large international business deals.
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