Velazquez on Security Costs at Trump Tower

Washington, DC – Rep. Nydia M. Velázquez (D-NY) released the following statement after receiving a letter from the New York Police Department estimating the costs to the City of providing security for the First Family in Trump Tower:

"As I have said previously, under no circumstances should the New York City taxpayer foot the tab for security at a second, full-time residence for Mr. Trump's family. Donald Trump campaigned to be President of the United States. Traditionally, when taking that job, our Presidents have relocated their families to the White House, where they are kept safe at reasonable federal public expense.

"I will work with my colleagues in the delegation to secure federal funding to offset these costs, but I continue to believe that if Mr. Trump and his family choose to maintain two, fulltime residences then he should help pay this cost from his significant personal financial resources."

In December, Velázquez led colleagues in writing to the Governor and Mayor calling on Trump to pay for the costs of securing Trump Tower.

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