Its hard to believe it was just thirty years ago the Leftist media was hyperventilating over Nancy Reagan soliciting contributions to replace the White House China and borrowing Adolfo gowns.
As recently as Harry Truman presidents were expected to provide for their own families.
Who pays for all of this frivolity now? Donors? Taxpayers?
If traffic is stopped and locals inconvenienced, well, tough.
Harry Truman would be appalled. He paid for his own vacations and entertainment. He had no pension. He had to drive himself back to Missouri after Ike was sworn in. Truman refused to enrich himself by “selling” ex-presidential influence.
Recent enough for some of us to remember.
B0 Stevedunhambarrysoebarkahsoetoro will never be able to give it up. He will be a major pain to the next administration.
The “wife” and kids will never go away. The girls will be considered presidential material by the time they reach 35.