Alberta chief defends business class flight amid Trump visit
Tuesday, May 6, 2025, 1:21 pm
Amid a high-profile Trump visit, the Alberta premier’s chief of staff defended his decision to fly business class, citing health concerns over blood clots. Critics have since seized on the incident, questioning whether taxpayer funds should stretch to support such luxuries during politically charged events.
Before being Danielle Smith's chief of staff, Rob Anderson served as the executive director of the premier's office.
EDMONTON - The chief of staff to Alberta Premier Danielle Smith is defending a business class flight he charged to taxpayers, citing a health condition that increases his risk of blood clots.
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