🛡️Secret Service paid millions above market rates at Trump properties

Federal agencies must obtain reasonable value for public funds rather than pay inflated costs to presidential businesses. Competitive pricing protects taxpayers from government overspending and corruption.

General Services Administration sets rates for government travel and lodging to prevent overcharging. When agencies pay premium rates to Trump properties, they violate fiscal responsibility standards.

Government officials should not direct federal spending to businesses that enrich themselves or their families. Ethics rules exist to prevent public service from becoming personal profit opportunities.

The Constitution's emoluments provisions prevent officials from using government positions for personal financial gain. When presidents profit from federal spending, it undermines democratic institutions and public trust.