Treasury secretary responds to criticism that he requested a government jet for his honeymoon
(WorldNews Politics)

Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin responded to reports Thursday that he had requested a military jet to fly him and his wife, Louise Linton, to their European honeymoon this summer, a revelation that raised questions again about the wealthy couple’s use of government aircraft. Mnuchin said his staff had explored the idea among a host of ways to ensure he had access to secure communications and information as he traveled aboard. “Let me be clear. I’m very sensitive to the use of government funds. I’ve never asked the government to pay for my personal travel,� he said in an interview at an event hosted by Politico. The U.S. Treasury Department supported...