新斯科舍省部长在争议中为3 288美元纳税人出资的特朗普就职之旅辩护。 Nova Scotia minister defends $3,288 taxpayer-funded trip to Trump's inauguration amid controversy.

新斯科舍省部长斯科特·阿姆斯特朗于1月出席了特朗普总统就职典礼, Nova Scotia's Minister Scott Armstrong attended President Trump's inauguration in January, sparking controversy as the trip was not initially announced. 阿姆斯特朗为3 288美元的纳税人资助旅行辩护, 指出这对讨论关税和会见产业领袖至关重要。 Armstrong defended the $3,288 taxpayer-funded trip, stating it was crucial for discussing tariffs and meeting industry leaders. 然而,反对派领导人批评缺乏透明度,质疑这次旅行的必要性,建议阿姆斯特朗自己承担费用。 However, opposition leaders criticize the lack of transparency and question the trip's necessity, suggesting Armstrong should have covered the costs himself.