Swiss to cover security costs of Trump son’s visit to Zurich

The federal government is covering the security costs for Trump Jr.’s visit to Zurich Keystone-SDA

The federal government is covering the costs of the large-scale police operation deployed for Donald Trump Jr.’s private meeting in Zurich in early June. The authorities are not disclosing the exact amount of the costs.

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The son of US President Donald Trump was a guest at a private business meeting. The event took place at the Zunfthaus zur Saffran behind closed doors. Around 70 guests from the worlds of business and politics attended. A private dinner followed. The meeting was organised by the Davos Lodge networking platform.

This meeting led to a large police presence and raises questions about the costs. As a spokesperson for the Zurich City Police stated on Friday in response to an enquiry from the Swiss News Agency Keystone-SDA, the city police charged the entire cost of the police operation to the Federal Office of Police (Fedpol). In doing so, he also confirmed a corresponding article in the Tages-Anzeiger.

The police spokesperson also pointed out that the Zurich City Police had received the assignment from Fedpol and had “merely” been the executing authority.

Applying for reimbursement

Fedpol stated in response to an enquiry that, with regard to the bearing of costs, the principle applies that private individuals must bear the costs of security measures themselves for events to which they invite people requiring protection.

However, if an event is of outstanding importance and has far-reaching implications for Switzerland’s international and economic interests, the cantons concerned may apply to the federal government for reimbursement.

The exact cost of the large security operation remains confidential. Neither Fedpol nor the city police are providing any details. “This information could allow conclusions to be drawn about the operation or the deployment,” according to the city police.

Adapted from German by AI/ts

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