The Secret Service wants jet skis to help protect the Trump family on holiday. Photo / 123RF
The United States Secret Service has requested funding for jet skis to protect the Trump family at their holiday properties.
The agency requested two Kawasaki jet skis, which usually retail from between $15,000-$23,000, to meet security requirements at Mar-a-lago and the Hamptons, where the Trumps enjoy regular breaks.
"President Trump
and his family spend several weeks throughout the year in Mara Largo FL and Hamptons NY. The First Family is very active in water sports," the request reads.
"Several family members along with their guest participate in open water activities for which USSS Special Agent Rescue Swimmers are responsible.
"SAs [special agents] have rented watercraft with their own personal funds to allow them to be near our protectees in various water environments to fulfill the USSS Rescue Swimmer mission."
