Trump sticks red state taxpayers with pricey security tab for his campaign rally

Summary

President Donald Trump’s campaign rally in Kalispell earlier this month cost Flathead County and nearby municipalities more than $107,000 for emergency services personnel, and local taxpayers are on the hook for the costs. Flathead County identified approximately $58,000 in costs from supporting security operations during Trump’s visit, where he stumped for Republican candidates in Montana’s federal elections. In a press release this week, county officials said they would not seek reimbursement from the federal government for the expenses, “consistent with precedent” established during visits…

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