Air Force review finds ~6% of Scotland overnights at Trump Turnberry; DHS OIG tallies USSS spend at resort during 2018 visit

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An Air Force internal review reported that about 6% (39 of 659) of aircrew overnights near Prestwick Airport were at Trump Turnberry; most crews stayed closer to the airfield or in Glasgow. Separately, DHS OIG reported about $9,662 in Secret Service payments to Turnberry for rooms, golf carts, and logistics during the President’s July 2018 visit—while also noting incomplete cost data due to system limitations. The reviews raised questions about the ethical implications of government personnel staying at a resort owned by the sitting president, even when technically complying with existing policies.

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[1] Air Force finds ~6% of aircrews stayed at Trump resort in Scotland · Sep 13, 2019 Tier 1

[2] United States Secret Service Expenses Incurred at Trump Turnberry (OIG-20-18) · Mar 18, 2020 Tier 1

[3] Air Force, Congress Review Stays At Trump Resort In Turnberry, Scotland · Sep 9, 2019 Tier 1

[4] Air Force says only 6 percent of crews that stopped in Scotland stayed at Trump Turnberry resort · Sep 12, 2019 Tier 1

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The Cascade Ledger. “Air Force review finds ~6% of Scotland overnights at Trump Turnberry; DHS OIG tallies USSS spend at resort during 2018 visit.” The Capture Cascade Timeline, September 13, 2019. https://capturecascade.org/event/2019-09-13--air-force-turnberry-stays-prestwick-review/