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Scott PowersApril 3, 2018

Democratic gubernatorial candidate Gwen Graham goes hard against President Donald Trump in her first digital video ad of the 2018 election, calling him an embarrassment, a divider, and a bully, and vowing that as Governor she would stand up against him. As graphics play out her words, Graham begins the video by saying that she […]

Peter SchorschFebruary 5, 2018

President Donald Trump will swing by through Palm Beach March 3 for a fundraiser benefiting his 2020 re-election campaign, according to an invitation first obtained by Florida Politics. The fundraiser is set to be held at Mar-a-Lago, a resort owned by Trump that has become known as his “winter White House.” Attending alongside the president […]

Associated PressMay 22, 2017

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A small sinkhole has opened on the road just outside President Donald Trump‘s Mar-a-Lago resort in Florida. The Palm Beach Post reports that the 4-foot-by-4-foot hole was discovered Monday in Palm Beach County just west of one the resort’s entrances. It is near a new water main and isn’t a threat to the president’s property in […]

Associated PressApril 25, 2017

Sure enough, the big trans-Pacific trade deal is toast, climate change action is on the ropes and various regulations from the Obama era have been scrapped. It’s also a safe bet President Donald Trump hasn’t raced a bicycle since Jan. 20, keeping that vow. Add a Supreme Court justice — no small feat — and […]

Associated PressApril 25, 2017

The State Department has removed its promotional posting about President Donald Trump‘s Florida resort, after a storm of ethics criticism. In an April 4 blog post that was republished by several U.S. embassies abroad, Mar-a-Lago was described as “Trump’s Florida estate,” where he has hosted foreign leaders. “By visiting this ‘winter White House,’ Trump is […]

Associated PressApril 10, 2017

Commissioners in a Florida county are so tired of spending money on President Donald Trump‘s frequent visits to his Mar-a-Lago resort that some are suggesting a special tax be levied against the property if the federal government doesn’t reimburse its costs. Palm Beach County spends more than $60,000 a day when the president visits, mostly […]

Associated PressApril 5, 2017

No doubt Florida’s oceanfront Mar-a-Lago resort is an impressive site for a summit between the presidents of the U.S. and China. And it’s a pretty nice business advertisement, too, for the owner of the luxurious, members-only private property. That would be Donald J. Trump. Even before this week’s summit, President Trump and his aides had […]

Scott PowersMarch 27, 2017

Palm Beach County’s challenges with hosting the “Winter White House” begin with police and firefighter overtime but also include such needs as tighter cyber security, officials said Monday morning. As a result, Democratic U.S. Rep. Lois Frankel of West Palm Beach is sending a letter today to the White House asking for increased compensation for […]

Associated PressMarch 6, 2017

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President Donald Trump started his weekend in Florida in a fit of anger over his young administration getting sidetracked just days after his most successful moment in office. He returned to the White House late Sunday derailed — again. Trump’s frustration appeared to be both the symptom and the cause of his recent woes. Angry […]

Associated PressFebruary 14, 2017

Donald Trump‘s visits to his South Florida estate since he was elected president have cost the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Department $1.5 million in overtime costs. Sheriff Ric Bradshaw is confident the money his department has spent while assisting the Secret Service will be reimbursed by the federal government. “I do hope he is correct,” […]

Tag: Mar-A-Lago

Gwen Graham’s first digital ad vows she’ll stand up against Donald Trump

Donald Trump headlining Mar-a-Lago fundraiser in March

Small sinkhole opens outside Donald Trump’s Florida getaway club

Donald Trump’s 100-days promises: Fewer than half carried out

Donald Trump’s Mar-a-Lago loses State Department promotion posting

County considers special tax for Donald Trump’s Mar-a-Lago visits

‘Winter White House’ a winning brand for Donald Trump’s business

Lois Frankel, Palm Beach officials asking for federal help for police overtime, protests, cyber security

An angry weekend follows on heels of frustrations for Donald Trump

Donald Trump’s visits to Florida costing sheriff $1.5 million in OT