Vice President JD Vance is under scrutiny for his team's request to adjust dam water levels to facilitate kayaking during a family trip. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers confirmed they altered the water flow from Caesar Creek Lake to support safe navigation for Secret Service personnel, coinciding with Vance's birthday outing. Critics argue this decision exploited public infrastructure for personal enjoyment. Although it’s typical for the Army Corps to modify outflows for community activities, such individual requests are rare. Detractors from both sides of the political spectrum condemned the actions as inappropriate.
"It’s outrageous for the Army Corps of Engineers to spend taxpayer money to increase water flow in a river so @VP can go canoeing when budget cuts to the National Park Service have severely impacted family vacations for everyone else."
"The request was made and met the operational criteria outlined in the Water Control Manual for Caesar Creek Lake and did not require a deviation from normal procedures."
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