… In a demand letter delivered Tuesday, December 15 to the Town of Palm Beach and also addressed to the U.S. Secret Service, an attorney for neighbors of Mar-a-Lago formally requested that the Town of Palm Beach notify Trump that he can’t live permanently at Mar-a-Lago because of the agreement he signed in 1993 with the Town in order to convert the estate from his private residence to a private club. Sick and tired of Trump’s bullying, lying, litiguous and constantly-demanding little self, these also-rich people are pushing back.
For years, various neighbors have raised concerns about disruptions, such as clogged traffic and blocked streets, caused by the president’s frequent trips to the club. Even before he was president, Trump created ill will in the town by refusing to comply with even basic local requirements, such as adhering to height limits for a massive flagpole he installed, and frequently attempting to get out of the promises he had made when he converted Mar-a-Lago into a private club.“There’s absolutely no legal theory under which he can use that property as both a residence and a club,” said Glenn Zeitz, another nearby Palm Beach homeowner who has joined the fight against Trump and had previously tangled with him over Trump’s attempt to seize a private home to expand his Atlantic City casino. “Basically he’s playing a dead hand. He’s not going to intimidate or bluff people because we’re going to be there.” (Manuel Roig-Franzia and Carol D. Leonnig, The Washington Post)
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The Mar-a-Lago neighbors would be okay with Trump finding a new place to bunk. Their letter, written by West Palm Beach attorney Reginald Stambaugh, includes a zinger that harks to the vibe of the old money enclave on Florida’s east coast: “Palm Beach has many lovely estates for sale, and we are confident President Trump will find one which meets his needs.” (Manuel Roig-Franzia and Carol D. Leonnig, The Washington Post) …