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Taxpayers should not be charged for Trump Inc.’s security

Protesters gather outside the Feb. 28 opening of the Trump International Hotel and Tower in Vancouver, Canada, which the president’s sons Donald Trump Jr. and Eric Trump attended. A letter writer asks why taxpayers should foot their security bill.
Protesters gather outside the Feb. 28 opening of the Trump International Hotel and Tower in Vancouver, Canada, which the president’s sons Donald Trump Jr. and Eric Trump attended. A letter writer asks why taxpayers should foot their security bill. The Canadian Press via AP

Trump Inc. should pay for its security

Why do American taxpayers have to pay for the security for Donald Trump’s sons when they chase around the world drumming up business for themselves? We know the Secret Service is responsible for protecting the president’s immediate family, but when does this become excessive, especially since Donald Trump Jr. and Eric Trump don’t represent the United States in their travels?

It would seem to be appropriate for them to reimburse the government for this expense, or hire their own security.

Joel A. McRonald, Sacramento

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This story was originally published March 6, 2017 at 3:59 PM with the headline "Taxpayers should not be charged for Trump Inc.’s security."

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