This is one of the most important topics on here today. Good work digging up this stuff, OP.
You're right about the $65k; all the articles were insisting ZERO money was spent flying this guy to DC. So, where'd the $65k go? 20 pounds of dough and 3 gallons of sauce can't cost anywhere near that.
Private jets are expensive, it might be an explanation, but no excuse... Flying in fast food with a private jet for a private party, where it isn't even allowed? It really doesn't make any sense.
It is worth to note that the email in question is a Stratfor email and not a primary source, just for clarification. It is interesting, however, that the reply is saying:
If we get the same "waitresses," I'm all for it!!!
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ZalesMcMuffin ago
This is one of the most important topics on here today. Good work digging up this stuff, OP.
You're right about the $65k; all the articles were insisting ZERO money was spent flying this guy to DC. So, where'd the $65k go? 20 pounds of dough and 3 gallons of sauce can't cost anywhere near that.
fartyshorts ago
Private jets are expensive, it might be an explanation, but no excuse... Flying in fast food with a private jet for a private party, where it isn't even allowed? It really doesn't make any sense.
It is worth to note that the email in question is a Stratfor email and not a primary source, just for clarification. It is interesting, however, that the reply is saying:
ZalesMcMuffin ago
What private jet? The chef said he had already booked the flight, so no taxpayer money went to that.
fartyshorts ago
Oh, really? That certainly makes it more difficult to explain away. :D
ZalesMcMuffin ago
Indeed.