WASHINGTON, June 15 (Reuters) – The Trump Administration and Congress still owe $ 7 million to the Columbia District government to cover expenses related to the 2017 presidential nomination, the Washington Post reported Friday. who was wondering who would pay the president's bill? July 4 speech at the Lincoln Memorial.
Citing municipal and federal financial records, the Washington Post reported that the Washington government had to tap into a special fund dedicated to municipal security costs to protect against terrorist threats and to host large-scale events, dignitary visits foreigners and other exceptional events.
This fund is usually replenished with federal money, but the Post Office said it was about to not have the necessary funds this fall.
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The US Capitol is seen at a rehearsal of the inauguration ceremony of US President Donald Trump in Washington on January 15, 2017. REUTERS / Carlos Barria
On January 15, 2017, the substitutes of President-elect Donald Trump and his wife Melania repeat the inauguration swearing ceremony at the United States Capitol in Washington, United States. SGM Gregory Lowery and CPS Sara Corry are the successors. REUTERS / Carlos Barria
Empty seats are seen at the National Mall during a rehearsal of the inauguration ceremony of US President Donald Trump in Washington, United States, on January 15, 2017. REUTERS / Carlos Barria TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY
Sergeant Major Greg Lowery (left) plays the role of President-elect Donald Trump and the Commander of the Army. Sara Corry, playing the role of Melania Trump, walks along the parade route during a dress rehearsal of the day of the inauguration, in Washington, DC on January 15, 2017. REUTERS / Evan Vucci / Pool
Chain-link fences were installed around the Washington Monument as a security measure a few days before the inauguration of Donald J. Trump in Washington, DC, on January 15, 2017. REUTERS / Mike Theiler
The US Capitol is seen at a rehearsal of the inauguration ceremony of US President Donald Trump in Washington on January 15, 2017. REUTERS / Carlos Barria
A military group stands for elected President Donald Trump and his wife Melania (left) and elected Vice President Mike Pence and his wife Karen (right) at a rehearsal for the 39, inauguration on the US Capitol's Eastern Front in Washington, DC, on January 15, 2017. From left to right, SGM Gregory Lowery, CPS Sara Corry, Major-General Bradley Becker, MSG Neil Ewachiw, and MSG Leigh Ann Hinton. REUTERS / Kevin Lamarque TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY
Workers prepare scaffolding and speakers at the Lincoln Memorial for pre-inaugural programs and festivities a few days before the inauguration of Donald J. Trump, Washington, DC, on January 15, 2017. REUTERS / Mike Theiler
Workers arrive among scaffolding and speakers at the Lincoln Memorial for pre-inaugural programs and festivities a few days before the inauguration of Donald J. Trump, Washington, DC, on January 15, 2017. REUTERS / Mike Theiler
A construction worker passes a booth for the next presidential inauguration in front of the White House in Washington, DC, on January 15, 2017. REUTERS / Carlos Barria
A critical stand is seen outside the White House for the presidential inauguration in Washington, United States, on January 15, 2017. REUTERS / Carlos Barria
The replacement of President-elect Donald Trump arrives to attend a rehearsal of the inauguration at the US Capitol in Washington, United States, on January 15, 2017. The SGM of the Army, Gregory Lowery, replaces Donald J Trump. REUTERS / Carlos Barria
Members of the US military training parade for the upcoming inaugural parade on Pennsylvania Avenue, near the White House, after the oath of Donald J. Trump, Washington, DC, on January 15, 2017. REUTERS / Mike Theiler
A construction worker is seen at the US Capitol during a rehearsal of the inauguration ceremony of President-elect Donald Trump in Washington, DC on January 15, 2017. REUTERS / Carlos Barria
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Concerns over paying for presidential security in the nation's capital have increased in recent weeks, as President Donald Trump plans to take advantage of the annual July 4th festivities on the National Mall, which attracts tens of thousands of spectators.
The government of the Republic of Macedonia normally helps the National Park Service to ensure the security of 4 July, which should be strengthened due to the presence of the president as well as a possible influx of protesters.
The Office of the Mayor of DC, Muriel Bowser, did not immediately respond to the invitation, but her chief of staff, John Falcicchio, told the Washington Post that "everything we ask our partners federal government is ongoing cooperation and the resources needed to carry out these activities. " Edited by Franklin Paul)
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