Is there any requirement that states that POTUS must live in the White House? Can POTUS claim his own residence the Presidential home?

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Response by PO2 Robert M. made Jan 1 at 2017 5:43 PM

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With FLOTUS and "BARON" living in New York, could the P/E call Trump Towers his seat for his Presidency?

Response by MCPO Roger Collins made Jan 1 at 2017 5:53 PM

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Sometimes it's not a choice where he lives. If this is right, you can bet he will try.

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The president-elect will have to work from the Old Executive Office Building while the Oval Office is being renovated.

Response by Cpl Casey Meyer made Jan 1 at 2017 6:01 PM

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From my research, there is no law, statute, or regulation stating he must, however by opinion I would consider very ill advised. One, would cause a security nightmare for the secret service; two, would pose a major problem for he Marines of eighth and I to accomplish their mission of protection just based on where they are stationed.

Response by MSgt George Cater made Jan 1 at 2017 6:46 PM

2017-01-01T18:46:32-05:00

Well, the White Housebis the seat of the Executive Branch with more space devoted to the work than the residence, so he'll probably still operate out of the Oval Office. He may fly back to NYC a lot, but whatcha bet he tried to take his own plane to save $$$ on AF One? He'll still get crucified for it, too. Wait and see.

Response by MSgt Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 1 at 2017 6:54 PM

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I hope he lives in the white house. It's symbolic.

Response by CPT Jack Durish made Jan 1 at 2017 7:48 PM

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An interesting question. I don't suppose it's a requirement. California's Governor Jerry "Moonbeam" Brown refused to live in the splendid gubernatorial mansion that was built while Reagan served in the office. He preferred less ostentatious digs to symbolize his "closeness" to the people. BTW, he's also cut back on showering in response to the drought caused by state legislation to protect a fish that no one cares about. So, when I say he stinks, you may take that any way you like.

Thus, I don't imagine our President would be any more restricted than a mere governor, do you?

Response by 1SG Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 1 at 2017 7:51 PM

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There is no legal requirement, however, there are practical considerations that really should be taken into consideration. Washington DC and nearby surrounding areas are well practiced and designed to handle POTUS movements, as well as other high ranking officials that require some sort of traffic control and security escort to move about.

Manhattan, for instance, would quickly become (even more) difficult to travel in as the borough tries to adjust to the needs of POTUS.

There are other reasons why it is a good idea for POTUS to live a good part of the time in the White House. The support staff ad functionaries of our Government have requirements that often involve daily interaction with the President. There will be a big burden on the taxpayer to support the cost of travel expenses needed to move these functionaries back and forth from the Gold House to the White House.

I guess some of these meetings can be done through Twitter conversations or Skype.

Response by CSM Charles Hayden made Jan 1 at 2017 8:17 PM

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PO2 Robert M. POTUS Nixon certainly had the Western Whitehouse, just South of San Clemente, just past the Northern boundary of Camp Pendleton.

One slow day at Camp Pendleton, I happened upon a six pack of -xxx; not wanting to be conspicuous, I told my driver to take me to the beach for a break. It so happened, the beach was immediately South of the Western Whitehouse. Several 'men' appeared on the bluff above the beach, surveyed us and vanished.

Response by Maj John Bell made Jan 1 at 2017 8:26 PM

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If I had the choice, I'd set up shop at Camp David. But the realities of being too far away (60+ miles)from the capital might put a reality check on the issue.

I wonder how people would take to having a few horses, goats, turkeys, and chickens on the Whitehouse grounds.

Response by SN Greg Wright made Jan 1 at 2017 9:48 PM

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I don't think it's possible. He'd be too far away from the command and control centers in the white house, the situation room, the bunker.

Response by CW2 Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 1 at 2017 11:37 PM

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I do not believe there is a specific regulatory requirement stating such but one must remember:
1. This is the most secure building in America.
2. The President's Emergency Operations Center (PEOC) is located there. Should a national threat arise, that's where the POTUS needs to be.
3. Citizen and political opposition to such a decision would be overwhelming due largely in part of tradition and the outrageous cost of securing another private residence.
Just my thoughts.

Response by CW3 Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 2 at 2017 2:39 PM

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Just because there isn't something mandating you do a certain act, that doesn't mean it isn't a good idea to do it. What happens if the balloon goes up while POTUS is in New York?

Response by PO1 William "Chip" Nagel made Jan 3 at 2017 4:04 AM

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While I want to Bust Trumps Chops with Every Cell in My Body. I was Born in Missouri and the Man from Missouri is One of My Heroes and His Wife Bess Truman had nothing but contempt for the Washington Scene and stayed here in Independence.

Response by PO3 John Wagner made Jan 3 at 2017 5:16 AM

2017-01-03T05:16:17-05:00

Yes he can. The Potus is normally expected to make the Whitehouse his place,of business I should think. The president cannot expect his Cabinet to live in Trump tower..though the offer of a home away from home would indeed be a difficult perk to disdain:)

Response by Cpl Justin Goolsby made Jan 3 at 2017 9:29 AM

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I don't know why there would be... the Founding Fathers didn't live in the White House.