Trump's (R) Campaign paid over $145,000 to Secure a Spot at the Tucson Convention Center for a Rally. Local Media said Trump Failed to Pay a Bill for an Event at this Venue in 2016, for $81,837.
In Response to an Inquiry about the alleged Failed Payment, a Trump Campaign Official said: "It is the U.S. Secret Service, not the campaign, which coordinates with local law enforcement to Pay it." But, the Campaign itself typically Covers the Costs associated with Renting the Venue and other Campaign-related Expenses.
The Arizona Rally followed Trump's First Debate with Vice President Kamala Harris (D).
In a Statement, the City of Tucson City Manager's Office confirmed that the Trump Campaign had Paid a Deposit for Estimated Costs of $145,222.70 to use the Linda Ronstadt Music Hall at the Venue.
"In accordance with City of Tucson policy implemented after the 2016 Campaign Visits of then Candidates Trump and Bernie Sanders, we now require users at the TCC to pay all costs associated with public safety response, so that taxpayers do not have to shoulder these expenses," the Statement said. "Users must deposit the City's estimated amount of public safety response and TCC usage expenses in advance of an event," it added.
It's Not the First time Trump's Team has been Accused of leaving Unpaid Bills for Campaign Events. The Washington Post Reported in 2019, that Trump's Campaign had at least $1 million in Unpaid Bills from U.S. Cities at the time, including $569,000 for a Rally in El Paso, Texas.
The Tucson Rally this week, marked Trump's return to the Campaign Trail, after facing-off against Vice President Kamala Harris in their First Presidential Debate.
Although Harris widened Her Lead in Post-Debate Polls, Trump insisted He Won the Debate, telling Supporters that it was a "Monumental Victory."
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