President Trump’s campaign-style rally in Phoenix last month could cost taxpayers $450,000 as the city pays its employees overtime for manning the large event, AZCentral.com reported Tuesday.
A widespread police presence outside the Phoenix Convention Center was the largest cost, totaling $336,887 to have police ensure the president’s safety, control protest crowds and address any other security concerns while hosting Trump.
“We do what it takes to protect the president of the United States when he visits Phoenix,” Mayor Greg Stanton (D) told the news outlet.
The Fire Department and city employees working overtime to oversee street transportation, water services and other public works at the rally also had pricey additional costs, racking the total up to about $450,000, according to the report.
While Trump’s campaign paid about $50,000 for the venue and indoor security, he was not charged for the additional costs associated with his visit, City Manager Ed Zuercher reportedly told another local news outlet last month, adding that this would be the case too for other visiting candidates.
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Trump rally cost Phoenix taxpayers $450,000: report https://t.co/1OjinHVCJK pic.twitter.com/DHKdwVou6f
— The Hill (@thehill) September 20, 2017
These rallies cost all of us taxpayers. Funny how when Obama ran his never-ending campaign for 8 years, people complained. Trump does the same thing, but his supporters are OK with it.
Well as long as it made Trump feel good about himself right?
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