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alm Beach officials are seeking reimbursement from the federal government for the costs of protecting Donald Trump, which have been estimated at $93,000 per day since his first assassination attempt. A seven-page letter addressed to the county's congressional delegation argues that these "extraordinary costs" should not be borne by local taxpayers. The letter was co-authored by Palm Beach County Mayor Maria Sachs and signed by Sheriff Ric Bradshaw and Town Mayor Danielle Moore.

    Sachs emphasized that while officials will do what is necessary to protect Trump, the expense should not fall on county taxpayers. Local estimates suggest it will cost $6.8 million to protect him through Election Day, but this figure does not account for additional security measures implemented after the September 15 assassination attempt. The Secret Service's indefinite road closure in front of Mar-A-Lago has caused frustration among island residents, with some calling for a shutdown of the club due to the disruptions it causes.

    The Secret Service has since agreed to reopen the road when Trump is not in residence at the club. If Trump wins on November 5, these security measures and road closures may continue to disrupt life on the island for an extended period.