Trump's trade rep spends $1M on new furniture, blames Obama
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https://nypost.com/2018/04/17/trumps-trade-rep-spends-1m-on-new-furniture-blames-obama/
US Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer spent more than $917,000 to furnish the two trade offices near the White House, according to contracts reviewed by The Post.
That’s a significant increase compared to the last two trade reps.
Ron Kirk, President Barack Obama’s first trade ambassador, spent $237,000 on office furniture during the first 15 months of his term.
His successor, Ambassador Michael Froman, spent $151,000 during a comparable time span, records show.
“The furniture purchases are the culmination of a longtime, planned project that began under the Obama Administration to replace two-decade-old furniture,” Lighthizer’s office said in a statement.
They said they’re just sticking to the plan set in motion under Obama.
“The project to upgrade offices has been going on since 2014,” the trade office said.
But Obama-era reps say they didn’t sign off on any major remodeling plans.
Lighthizer spent $5,189 on upgrades for his own office, including a $3,500 antique desk, $859 for a 30-inch “Executive Office of the President” plaque and $830 to transport and install two paintings on loan from the Smithsonian.
BUT! THE. FISCAL. SPENDING.
'Obama made me do it'. - GOP 2018 Slogan
Can't use Hillary's name without putting "Crooked" in front of it
glad to see my money's going to good use.
Also, I want to see a doctor- but it's not a life threatening injury so I'll just tough it out and hope for the best.
Wouldn't this violate federal law like Scott Pruitt? Scott Pruitt violated federal spending laws as EPA chair
If it did, too bad, nothing will happen. This administration is so corrupt that they’re probably congratulating him right now on the nice new decor.
It's incredible how U.S. government positions of power have turned into "How Much Farther Can We Push Things Than The Last Guys" and "How Much Money Can We Scam From Our Own Citizens Until They Revolt Or Die"
Specifically the Republican party are the ones playing this game the most and hardest. We really do need a genuine swamp drain.
Why do yoy need an antique desk, you're there to work, not look pretty.
That’s implying they even work in those offices
https://i.imgur.com/iPTWZEg.png
Shit I think you're on to something.
Antique wood is probably more comfortable to get railed on than metal or glass!
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