ThinkProgress' Judd Legum discovers sudden new concern of taxpayer-funded security for First Kids

If you’re on Twitter right now, you might see that “Uruguay” is trending. Here’s why:

Eric Trump’s trip to Uruguay cost taxpayers $97,830 in hotel bills https://t.co/90iQueorBv

— The Washington Post (@washingtonpost) February 3, 2017

That $100,000 was because of Secret Service and embassy staff costs, but ThinkProgress’ Judd Legum thinks Americans are getting “fleeced” by the Trumps over it:

1. Taxpayers paid $100,000 so Eric Trump could go to Uruguay for a few days and promote a luxury tower https://t.co/ILpcwJrWPS pic.twitter.com/vTARweEaxa

— Judd Legum (@JuddLegum) February 3, 2017

2. America, you are getting fleeced

— Judd Legum (@JuddLegum) February 3, 2017

Well, this is true of all First Kids, no? Did Legum ever question security costs for Malia Obama to go to Lollapalooza, for example? Or any Secret Service protection for Chelsea Clinton while she does her thing?

3. The US government is now a promotional vehicle for the Trump Org and you are paying for it

— Judd Legum (@JuddLegum) February 3, 2017

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4. A couple of Senate Republicans could pressure Trump to stop this, but only if they put the country over partisanship

— Judd Legum (@JuddLegum) February 3, 2017

Stop what? Secret Service protection for the Trump kids?

5. Fleecing taxpayers shouldn't really be a partisan issue though

— Judd Legum (@JuddLegum) February 3, 2017

Do you know what else shouldn’t be a “partisan issue”? Security threats on the children of our presidents and how much it costs to keep them safe.

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