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President Trump on Wednesday denied ever telling Vice President Pence or Attorney General William P. Barr to use his family-owned properties, but defended them for choosing the best.
The president was responding to questions about Pences decision to stay at Trump International Golf Links & Hotel in Doonbeg, Ireland, while meeting with Irish leaders in Dublin this week, a more than 140-mile commute.
I had no involvement, other than its a great place, Trump said. It wasnt my idea for Mike to go there.
On Tuesday, Pences chief of staff, Marc Short, said it was Trump who suggested Pence stay at his hotel after he heard that Pence planned to visit family in Doonbeg.
I dont suggest anything, nor did I speak to the attorney general about using my hotel, Trump said, referring to Barrs plans to host a holiday party at the Trump International Hotel, which is blocks from the White House. I have a lot of hotels all over the place, and people, they use them because theyre the best.
https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/trump-denies-ever-suggesting-that-pence-stay-at-a-trump-owned-hotel-in-ireland/2019/09/04/5253185c-cf49-11e9-b29b-a528dc82154a_story.html
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