Per two sources, the campaign has a "war room" set up in the Eisenhower Executive Office Building. Trump is also going to be briefed in the residence and the Oval Office throughout the day by officials.
The campaign is said to be funding the operation.
Still, the building is taxpayer space and it's not clear how this works out under the Hatch Act.
Tim Murtaugh, campaign spokesman, says,“The war room needed to be in close proximity to the President and there is no expense whatsoever to American taxpayers for the use of a room in the EEOB, where events like prayer services and receptions for outside groups frequently occur."
Murtaugh: "Every piece of equipment, including WiFi and computers, was paid for by the campaign, and no White House staff is involved. The arrangement has been approved by White House counsel.”
A senior administration official says it was specifically approved by the ethics office within the WH counsel.
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