Joe Biden Charges Secret Service $70,000 Monthly for Deluxe ‘Shack’ Rental
REHOBOTH BEACH, DELAWARE – In a move that has left taxpayers and real estate enthusiasts scratching their heads, President Joe Biden has reportedly been charging the Secret Service a whopping $70,000 per month to rent a modest two-bedroom “shack” located behind his luxurious Delaware beach house.
A Presidential Property with Premium Pricing
The quaint dwelling, affectionately dubbed the “Commander-in-Chief’s Cottage,” boasts:
Two cozy bedrooms (one of which doubles as a storage closet for presidential ice cream freezers)
A single bathroom with a shower that occasionally offers hot water
A kitchenette equipped with a vintage microwave and a mini-fridge stocked with chocolate chip ice cream
A living area furnished with a 1980s-era sofa and a television that only plays reruns of “The West Wing”
Despite its humble amenities, the property commands a rental price more fitting for a Manhattan penthouse. Real estate experts are baffled by the valuation.
Secret Service’s Costly Commitment
The Secret Service, tasked with protecting the President, had little choice but to agree to the steep rent. An anonymous agent commented, “We were initially offered tents on the lawn, but after some negotiation, we secured the shack. At least it has a roof… most of the time.”
Historical Precedent or Presidential Profit?
This isn’t the first time a sitting president has charged the Secret Service for on-site accommodations. However, the scale of this arrangement is unprecedented. In 2011, then-Vice President Biden charged the agency $2,200 per month to rent a cottage on his property—a sum that now seems like a bargain in comparison. citeturn0search2
Public Outcry and Political Ramifications
News of the exorbitant rent has sparked outrage among taxpayers and political opponents alike. Critics argue that the President is capitalizing on his position, while supporters claim the funds are being used to maintain the historic property.
Satirists have had a field day, with one late-night host quipping, “For $70,000 a month, you’d think the shack comes with gold-plated Secret Service badges and a direct line to order ice cream from the Situation Room.”
A Humble Abode with a Hefty Price Tag
As the debate rages on, the “Commander-in-Chief’s Cottage” stands as a testament to the adage that in real estate, it’s all about location—even if that location is a modest shack with a presidential price tag.
