Trump administration owes D.C. government $7 million for inauguration: Washington Posthttps://www.reuters.com/article/us-usa-trump-inauguration/trump-administration-owes-d-c-government-7-million-for-inauguration-washington-post-idUSKCN1TG0HKQuote
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The Trump administration and Congress still owe the District of Columbia government $7 million for expenses related to the 2017 presidential inauguration, the Washington Post reported on Friday, raising questions about who will foot the bill for the president’s planned July 4 speech at the Lincoln Memorial.
Citing city and federal financial records, the Washington Post reported that the DC government has had to dip into a special fund dedicated to city security costs to protect against terrorist threats and for hosting large demonstrations, foreign dignitary visits and other non-routine events.
That fund is usually replenished with federal money, but the Post reported that it is on track to fall short of funds this fall.
Well shiver me timbers. That's a first in my book. What could be the cause of this?
1. The W. Post just trying to start trouble?
2. DC Mayor can't balance a checkbook?
3. Or, bills like these occur all the time, but we usually never hear of it? See item 1.