Since September 2017, the federal government has rented the space for $3,000 a month, or more than $100,000 to date.
US Secret Service agents guarding Washington's Kalorama neighbourhood for years, have had to worry about finding a toilet among many other things to worry about. As per a CNN report, agents protecting Ivanka Trump and Jared Kushner's home in Washington do not enter their 5000 square feet home in Washington with six bedrooms and seven bathrooms.
According to the source, the rental of the apartment was not only to provide toilet facilities, but also to serve as a downtime break room for agents in the area. There is also office space with Internet and a printer, as well as a kitchen, where agents can refuel after long shifts and during hours where finding open restaurants in the area proves challenging, the source said.
The Washington Post, which first reported on the expenditures, reported that since September 2017, the federal government has rented the space for $3,000 a month, or more than $100,000 to date.
However, a White House spokesperson denied the couple restricted agents from their home. White House spokesperson Judd Deere has been mentioned to have denied that Secret Service was refused permission to use facilities at Ivanka's house. Deere said that Ivanka Trump and Jared Kushner had "utmost respect" for the secret agents protecting the couple.
He claimed that their house was always open to them. Secret Service reportedly denied a comment.
1. US Secret Service paying $3000 per month for apartment
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US Secret Service has been paying $3000 per month for an apartment near Ivanka Trump and Jared Kushner's home in Washington to provide toilet and office facilities to agents protecting the couple.
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2. Kushners have 5000 square feet home in Washington
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The Kushners have a sprawling 5000 square feet home in Washington with six bedrooms and seven bathrooms. But as per CNN report, agents protecting the couple do not enter the home.
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3. Not clear whether permission was denied
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CNN cited a source to say that it was not known why didn't the agents tasked with providing security to the couple use one bathroom in the home. However, it is not yet clear whether permission was denied.
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4. Secret Service has rented apartment since 2017
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The Secret Service has rented the apartment since 2017. This means that more than $100,000 has been paid till now.
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5. White House spokesperson denied charges
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White House spokesperson Judd Deere has been mentioned to have denied that Secret Service was refused permission to use facilities at Ivanka's house. Deere said that Ivanka Trump and Jared Kushner had "utmost respect" for the secret agents protecting the couple.
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6. Secret Service denied commenting
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He claimed that their house was always open to them. Secret Service reportedly denied a comment.
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