News Summary
Former President Donald Trump is back on the golf course, and his recent outings are costing American taxpayers a staggering $18 million in less than two months. During the first 48 days of his second term, Trump has spent 13 days golfing at his own properties in Florida. The financial burden of these trips and heightened security measures has sparked criticism as the country grapples with economic challenges.
Trump’s Golf Adventures: A Heavy Price Tag for Taxpayers
In the nice sunny state where golfers live their dreams, it seems former President Donald Trump has hit the green yet again, bringing along a massive cost for the American taxpayer. Just when you thought the golf outings would lighten up after his presidency, they’re actually back with a bang for his second term, sucking up a whopping $18 million in less than two months!
The Numbers are In
Since taking office once more, Trump has been quite the frequent flier when it comes to golfing. Out of 48 days in his second term, he has managed to spend his time on the golf course a total of 13 days. Now, here’s the kicker: 10 of those days were spent at Trump International Golf Club in West Palm Beach, while the other three took place at Trump Doral in Miami. It looks like Florida is still his favorite golfing retreat!
If you take a step back and look at what’s been spent so far, it raises a couple of eyebrows. At this rate, we might be on track to see those bills from his first term—to the tune of $151.5 million on travel and security related to his golf outings—exceeded sooner rather than later!
Cost Breakdown
How does it all add up, you ask? A report from 2019 by the Government Accountability Office gave us a peek into the wallet-draining specifics. It evaluated his trips to Mar-a-Lago during his first term and estimated that each trip rounded up to about $3,383,250 (and that was back in 2017 dollars). With all the inflation going on, you can bet that figure is even higher now!
In this new term, Trump’s golf trips are anything but simple weekend getaways. He jets off to Florida on the well-known Air Force One, and his entourage travels in style with military C-17 planes transporting his motorcade vehicles. It’s quite the operation! Additionally, security measures are massive—think of police boats equipped with machine guns patrolling the Intracoastal Waterway, a Coast Guard vessel stationed just off the shore, local police ready for anything, and even explosive-sniffing dogs lending a paw when needed.
Heightened Security at a Cost
In light of two assassination attempts that occurred during his current campaign, security measures have ramped up significantly. This has made those golf outings appear more like elaborate military operations than casual rounds of golf. And let’s not forget, even when Trump claims he won’t be golfing during a trip, cameras have caught him engaging in the sport—talk about a twist!
Political Ties and Golfing Friends
Meanwhile, politics in Florida seem to be getting rather interesting. Governor Ron DeSantis, along with his wife Casey, have straddled the social and political lines, hanging out with Trump, including on the golf course. Social events like these spark conversations and also connect Trump to the local political scene, especially with the upcoming gubernatorial race heating up.
Taxpayer Concerns
As Trump’s golfing exploits hit a stride, many are questioning the financial burden these trips are placing on taxpayers. The expenses tied to security and travel during a time when many in the country are feeling the pinch has understandably stirred up some criticism. One can only wonder how much longer the American public will bear the financial weight of these leisurely rounds in the sun.
So there you have it, folks—Trump and his golf outings are back, and it seems they come at a pretty steep price. It’s a scenario that continues to engage citizens and raises more than a few eyebrows about the appropriateness of such extravagant spending during challenging times.
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