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House Democrats Claim Trump Exploited Secret Service, Overcharged by 6 Times

A recent report by the Democratic-led House Oversight Committee has accused former US President Donald Trump of exploiting the US Secret Service for personal financial gain during his time in office. The report claims that Trump’s hotels overcharged the government agency for accommodation, with room rates exceeding the standard government-approved rates. According to documents obtained by the committee from Trump’s…