I want a list of the friends that went on the trip and that went with JJJ....Can we get that through FOIA?
Would also like to know: How much money/cash did each carry in and out of the country.
By law, (and ya know no one were searched) each can only take up to $10K in cash or other securities.
I should think we’re entitled to a list of the guests, since theu’re traveling cheaply (at least partially on our dime).
“I want a list of the friends that went on the trip and that went with JJJ.”
There are few and conflicting reports about who is traveling with MO. AFAIK, the only staffer identified thus far is Melissa Winter.
http://blogs.suntimes.com/sweet/2010/08/michelle_obama_spain_trip_what.html
* I’ve seen reports that Mrs. Obama brought 40 friends on the trip. The East Wing has told me earlier in the week that is not true. On Saturday, the East Wing confirmed that Mrs. Obama is traveling with two female friends and four of their daughters.
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The East Wing told me Saturday, “They are not hosting or attending a charity event. There is an unrelated event taking place at their hotel with some big movie stars expected, but the first lady is not going, nor is she on any host committee.”
*Mrs. Obama’s total entourage is larger, with staff and security. The East Wing will not say how many staffers are with Mrs. Obama. I’ve seen deputy chief of staff Melissa Winter and another staffer in photos.
*Mrs. Obama always travels—domestic and international—with an around the clock security force—uniform and in plain clothes. Taxpayers pay their salary and travel expenses.