US Secret Service says it is running out of money to protect Trump, his homes and family


US Secret Service agents stand guard as Marine One helicopter with President Donald Trump on board departs the White House on July 22, 2017.PHOTO: AFP.

WASHINGTON: The US Secret Service said Monday it is facing a crunch in meeting overtime payments for agents, as it struggles with the cost of protecting President Donald Trump, his many homes and large family.

Randolph "Tex" Ailes, the service's chief, said 1,100 agents will exceed caps for the fiscal year on salary and overtime pay because of the crushing workload in one month.

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