highslice
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Right. The Clinton's planned to charge the Secret Service rent, but relented when it became public and there was a large backlash. Instead they got paid more than any ex-first family in history through the Former President's Act to supplement their foundation. They got their money, just went another route.Thanks for the walk down memory lane. XPresidents don't charge the secret service for their services guard shacks, gates etc. All of the infrastructure is provided free of charge by JohnQ. The Clintons chose a property that had a Secret Service office nearby which did save the public some money.
The Secret Service doesn't publish the costs associated with this service. They are pretty thorough, they even kept people on site at Reagan's ranch after they quit going there.
So my guess is the golf cart rental falls under that umbrella as he does play a lot of golf. Early in his political career there were complaints that he cheats. Not sure if they are true or just tongues wagging.
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the cart rental does go to Trump's pocket but that is the only difference between him and any other golf playing President.