The U.S. military is spending $130,000 a month to rent space in Trump Tower in New York City for the White House Military Office, despite the fact that Trump hasn't stayed at the property in months.
The lease rate being paid by the military is far above the typical rate for such a space, making it one of the most costly real estate rentals in Manhattan, the Wall Street Journal reported.
In a letter to Rep. Jackie Speier (D-Calif.), the Pentagon assured Democrats that the deal would not financially benefit the president.
"We are not aware of any means through which the president would personally benefit from a government lease of this space," the letter read. The lease negotiations, the Pentagon said, "have been with the owner's representatives only."
http://thehill.com/policy/defense/342661-us-military-spending-130000-a-month-to-rent-trump-tower-space
