US EditionAlberta Premier's chief of staff defends business class flight from Trump visit
- Rob Anderson, who serves as the top aide to Alberta Premier Danielle Smith, justified billing taxpayers nearly $3,000 for a business class flight earlier this year.
- Anderson explained that due to a blood clotting condition known as Factor V Leiden, he needs to fly business class on trips longer than three hours to minimize his risk by keeping his legs elevated.
- The flight was a return trip from Fort Lauderdale to Calgary during a two-day stop where Smith met U.S. President Donald Trump with Anderson and two others.
- CBC reported the two-day trip cost taxpayers about $10,000, including nearly $8,000 for flights in total, and Smith publicly defended Anderson's accommodation.
- Anderson said he shared his condition details to avoid accusations and will continue traveling with Smith as long as he remains medically able.
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Alberta Premier's chief of staff defends business class flight from Trump visit
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.
Alberta Premier’s chief of staff defends business class flight from Trump visit
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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