Donald Trump is under fire for what critics call cruel cuts to programs that assist 2.4 million mostly destitute and elderly Americans,with many pointing out that Trump would be able to offset the entire cost of the budget cuts if he just stopped making trips to Mar-a-Lago.
As the Independent reported, calculations demonstrate that Trump’s budget calls for significant cuts to four programs — meant to assist the homeless, or people over the age of 55 who are unemployed,increasing participation in the arts, and giving the destitute greater access to higher education — totaling just under $600 million. That comes in just a bit less than the roughly $600 million that taxpayers have picked up in additional travel and security costs for Trump to construct his near-weekly visits to Mar-a-Lago when it is in season.
As the report noted, and Trump retreated to his West Palm Beach resort shortly after announcing his planned cuts.
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Source: inquisitr.com