Ciattarelli Seeks Reimbursement For Trump’s Visits To Bedminster

BEDMINSTER, NJ — Assemblyman Jack Ciattarelli is joining efforts to seek reimbursements for President Donald Trump’s frequent visits to Bedminster and the state of New Jersey.

Ciattarelli (R-Somerset) has signed on as a primary sponsor of resolution (AR231), which urges the federal government to compensate municipalities, counties and the state for police overtime and administrative assistance each time the president arrives in the state.

The bipartisan resolution notes that for the president’s visit to Trump National Golf Club in Bedminster in November, the Somerset County Prosecutor’s Office spent almost $18,000 for 208 hours of overtime. More than 100 hours of overtime for the Bedminster Police cost close to $4,000.

Trump returned to the golf club for a one-day visit last weekend.

Congressman Leonard Lance (NJ-07) has also written to Attorney General Loretta Lynch in December asking the United States Department of Justice to cover the costs of security required to protect President Trump, his family and dignitaries when they visit Trump National Golf Course in Bedminster.

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“Security in the current environment is incredibly complicated and costly,” said Ciattarelli. “The federal government is ultimately responsible for safeguarding the president and the first family, and we’re urging Washington to assist New Jersey towns and counties with the financial responsibility.”

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