JD Vance's team requested the Army Corps of Engineers to change the outflow of Caesar Creek Lake to accommodate a safe boating outing for the Vice President's security. This request coincided with Vance's birthday canoeing excursion on the Little Miami River. An unnamed source suggested the change aimed to provide better kayaking conditions, raising concerns about potential misuse of public resources for personal activities amid budget cuts in other areas. Data from the US Geological Survey confirmed fluctuations in river and lake levels during Vance's vacation period.
The request from the US Secret Service was made to support safe navigation of the US vice-president's security detail for an August outing on the Little Miami River.
One source with knowledge of the matter alleged that the outflow request for the Caesar Creek Lake was not just to support the vice-president's Secret Service detail, but also to create ideal kayaking conditions.
Publicly available data on the US Geological Survey shows a sudden increase in the river level and corresponding drop in lake elevation during the early August days when Vance was vacationing.
The news raises questions about whether Vance's office was potentially exploiting public infrastructure resources for his personal recreation at a time when the Trump administration has cut billions of dollars in foreign aid.
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