It's cheaper to lease it with tax payer funds than buying one with personal cash.
I love the way these politicians get caught with their hands in the till up to their shoulders. Then, claim they will repay whatever they stole as if that makes it okay. Back when I had a company car if I let anyone drive it and I got caught doing it I would have lost my job immediately, plain and simple. If you or I had done what Charlie Rangle did the IRS would put us under the jail. Witness, the two Americas.
Our gubmint is so far beyond out of control it is ridiculous....