# What happens with El Cheeto and Mar-a-lago? **URL:** \ **Category:** Politics & Elections\ **Created:** [January 26, 2021, 5:40am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-happens-with-el-cheeto-and-mar-a-lago/931508 "2021-01-26T05:40:09Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 9
**Author:** ![Bijou\_Drains](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/bijou_drains/32/2814_2.png) [@Bijou\_Drains](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bijou_Drains)\ **Post date:** [February 12, 2021, 1:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-happens-with-el-cheeto-and-mar-a-lago/931508/162 "2021-02-12T13:39:56Z")
Speaking of WM I was surprised that Hilton Head Island has a Wal Mart but it’s way off the road and hidden behind a bunch of trees. I don’t think that placement was accidental. 🙂 Pretty much all the areas there are behind gates. ---
**Author:** ![FigNorton](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/fignorton/32/5619_2.png) [@FigNorton](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/FigNorton)\ **Post date:** [February 12, 2021, 3:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-happens-with-el-cheeto-and-mar-a-lago/931508/163 "2021-02-12T15:49:49Z")
> [@DrDeth](#): > > Well, not if the Senate convicts and takes all that away. Have any Senators mentioned stripping Trump of his security detail? ---
**Author:** ![Elendil\_s\_Heir](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/7cd45c/32.png) [@Elendil\_s\_Heir](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Elendil_s_Heir)\ **Post date:** [February 12, 2021, 4:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-happens-with-el-cheeto-and-mar-a-lago/931508/164 "2021-02-12T16:18:09Z")
No, not one that I’ve heard. Awful as he is, much as I loathe him, he would have value to hostile foreign countries or terrorists as either a kidnapping or assassination target. Come what may, I think he’ll be protected by the Secret Service to the end of his days. ---
**Author:** ![Johnny\_L.A](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/johnny_l.a/32/1084_2.png) [@Johnny\_L.A](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Johnny_L.A)\ **Post date:** [February 12, 2021, 5:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-happens-with-el-cheeto-and-mar-a-lago/931508/165 "2021-02-12T17:04:52Z")
Not Mar-A-Lago, but Trump real estate related: > **[Trump might be forced to give up his biggest cash flow, as rest of his...](https://www.yahoo.com/news/trumps-businesses-struggle-single-most-100008434.html)** > > Vornado's Steven Roth is mulling withholding cash flow from two buildings Vornado co-owns with Trump, which could make Trump sell his stake at a discount. ---
**Author:** ![susan](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/susan/32/17537_2.png) [@susan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/susan)\ **Post date:** [February 12, 2021, 5:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-happens-with-el-cheeto-and-mar-a-lago/931508/166 "2021-02-12T17:39:54Z")
Melania parents live at Mar-a-Lago, don’t they? How has that been working in terms of the residence restriction? ---
**Author:** ![DavidNRockies](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/davidnrockies/32/6279_2.png) [@DavidNRockies](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DavidNRockies)\ **Post date:** [February 12, 2021, 5:46pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-happens-with-el-cheeto-and-mar-a-lago/931508/167 "2021-02-12T17:46:29Z")
They’re foreign-born, right ? He probably has them listed on the custodial staff, exempting them from the ‘time on property’ conditions. ---
**Author:** ![begbert2](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/begbert2/32/3357_2.png) [@begbert2](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/begbert2)\ **Post date:** [February 12, 2021, 6:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-happens-with-el-cheeto-and-mar-a-lago/931508/168 "2021-02-12T18:50:15Z")
I think that Trump’s security detail should be supplemented with four walls and iron bars. This would probably allow a certain amount of cost-saving manpower reduction (though hopefully not to Epstein levels). ---
**Author:** ![Elendil\_s\_Heir](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/7cd45c/32.png) [@Elendil\_s\_Heir](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Elendil_s_Heir)\ **Post date:** [February 13, 2021, 3:52am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-happens-with-el-cheeto-and-mar-a-lago/931508/169 "2021-02-13T03:52:03Z")
This thread may be of interest: [Would Trump keep his Secret Service protection if he is sent to prison?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/would-trump-keep-his-secret-service-protection-if-he-is-sent-to-prison/814047) ---
**Author:** ![Paul\_was\_in\_Saudi](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/b77776/32.png) [@Paul\_was\_in\_Saudi](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Paul_was_in_Saudi)\ **Post date:** [February 13, 2021, 3:58am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-happens-with-el-cheeto-and-mar-a-lago/931508/170 "2021-02-13T03:58:19Z")
It seems the former President wants to live in Florida. If he does not live at Mar-a-lago, he will live someplace else. All things considered, he is probably less of a problem and and less of an expense where he is than in some nearby high-rise. If it were any of my business, I would vote to keep him there. ---
**Author:** ![DavidNRockies](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/davidnrockies/32/6279_2.png) [@DavidNRockies](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DavidNRockies)\ **Post date:** [February 13, 2021, 2:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-happens-with-el-cheeto-and-mar-a-lago/931508/171 "2021-02-13T14:15:07Z")
An [**article**](https://www.businessinsider.com/melania-trump-bitter-and-chilly-toward-her-husband-cnn-2021-2) paints Melania as ‘bitter and chilly’ toward her husband (this is news ?). It also says > [Melania] Trump is also working on [**continuing her ‘Be Best’ initiative**](https://www.businessinsider.com/florida-melania-trump-plans-set-up-post-white-house-office-2021-1). As part of the Impeachment trial, can _she_ be formally stripped of this ‘initiative ?’ We’re past the irony part. Now, it’s really just pathetic. Last quote: > “She goes to the spa, has lunch, goes to the spa (again), and has dinner with Donald on the patio,” someone familiar with her schedule told CNN. Anybody want to guess where the Mar-A-Lago pool boys and stable hands also work ?? [see: Bow-chicka-wow-wow] :rolleyes: ---
**Author:** ![Lord\_Feldon](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/lord_feldon/32/341_2.png) [@Lord\_Feldon](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lord_Feldon)\ **Post date:** [February 13, 2021, 2:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-happens-with-el-cheeto-and-mar-a-lago/931508/172 "2021-02-13T14:30:38Z")
> [@DavidNRockies](#): > > An [**article**](https://www.businessinsider.com/melania-trump-bitter-and-chilly-toward-her-husband-cnn-2021-2) paints Melania as ‘bitter and chilly’ toward her husband (this is news ?). How can they tell the difference? ---
**Author:** ![romansperson](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/romansperson/32/17100_2.png) [@romansperson](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/romansperson)\ **Post date:** [February 13, 2021, 3:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-happens-with-el-cheeto-and-mar-a-lago/931508/173 "2021-02-13T15:40:45Z")
Also, she’s bitter toward _Jill Biden_? WTF? She’s the one who kissed the toad. She shouldn’t be surprised that she’s now got the warts. ---
**Author:** ![DavidNRockies](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/davidnrockies/32/6279_2.png) [@DavidNRockies](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DavidNRockies)\ **Post date:** [February 13, 2021, 3:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-happens-with-el-cheeto-and-mar-a-lago/931508/174 "2021-02-13T15:42:45Z")
> [@romansperson](#): > > Also, she’s **bitter toward** _Jill Biden_ ? WTF? She’s the one who kissed the toad. She shouldn’t be surprised that she’s now got the warts. [bolding mine] They clearly misspelled _jealous of_ ---
**Author:** ![Kimstu](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/ecd19e/32.png) [@Kimstu](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Kimstu)\ **Post date:** [February 13, 2021, 4:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-happens-with-el-cheeto-and-mar-a-lago/931508/175 "2021-02-13T16:10:15Z")
> [@romansperson](#): > > Also, she’s bitter toward _Jill Biden_ ? WTF? Prolly on account of Dr. Biden has [nicer outfits](https://www.townandcountrymag.com/style/fashion-trends/g35292215/jill-biden-first-lady-style-photos/). ---
**Author:** ![k9bfriender](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/k9bfriender/32/3283_2.png) [@k9bfriender](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/k9bfriender)\ **Post date:** [February 13, 2021, 4:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-happens-with-el-cheeto-and-mar-a-lago/931508/176 "2021-02-13T16:30:17Z")
And an actual life and career that is not entirely dependent on her husband. ---
**Author:** ![Kimstu](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/ecd19e/32.png) [@Kimstu](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Kimstu)\ **Post date:** [February 13, 2021, 4:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-happens-with-el-cheeto-and-mar-a-lago/931508/177 "2021-02-13T16:47:41Z")
My uncharitable guess would be that in Mrs. Trump’s eyes, that just makes her a “loser”. True female achievement consists of persuading your married billionaire lover to divorce his current wife to marry you, after which you can just spend all your time in luxurious surroundings of shopping and spa. ---
**Author:** ![Dewey\_Finn](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/dewey_finn/32/4222_2.png) [@Dewey\_Finn](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dewey_Finn)\ **Post date:** [February 13, 2021, 5:05pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-happens-with-el-cheeto-and-mar-a-lago/931508/178 "2021-02-13T17:05:49Z")
Also, Joe and Jill Biden seem to actually _like_ and love each other, which Donald and Melania can’t even _pretend_ to do. ---
**Author:** ![Guest-starring\_Id](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/guest-starring_id/32/21736_2.png) [@Guest-starring\_Id](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Guest-starring_Id)\ **Post date:** [February 13, 2021, 5:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-happens-with-el-cheeto-and-mar-a-lago/931508/179 "2021-02-13T17:10:38Z")
My goodness this. I’ll give Melania two one more month s . ---
**Author:** ![LSLGuy](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/lslguy/32/5813_2.png) [@LSLGuy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/LSLGuy)\ **Post date:** [February 13, 2021, 5:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-happens-with-el-cheeto-and-mar-a-lago/931508/180 "2021-02-13T17:41:39Z")
> [@Kimstu](#): > > … True female achievement consists of persuading your married billionaire lover to divorce his current wife to marry you, after which you can just spend all your time in luxurious surroundings of shopping and spa. Some folks would argue that _is_ an achievement. In her case she picked totally the wrong billionaire and I expect she thinks it has cost her far more than it was worth. Had she picked some other billionaire it might have worked out very much better for her. Said another way, that’s just another thing Donnie touched and thereby turned to shit. ---
**Author:** ![Acsenray](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/acsenray/32/4519_2.png) [@Acsenray](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Acsenray)\ **Post date:** [February 13, 2021, 5:46pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-happens-with-el-cheeto-and-mar-a-lago/931508/181 "2021-02-13T17:46:10Z")
> [@PhillyGuy](#): > > This is a highly historic I think this is debatable. Post _wanted_ it to be highly historic, but was that really achieve? It has been used as a playground for the rich and detestable. It has never been a truly public place. Maybe it’s a nice structure, but how many people know? It has been renovated by the king of shlock. I’m of the mind that if Palm Springs wants to preserve it, then the filthy rich residents thereof should foot the price. Otherwise, fuck it. [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-happens-with-el-cheeto-and-mar-a-lago/931508.md?page=8) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-happens-with-el-cheeto-and-mar-a-lago/931508.md?page=10)