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Donald Trump’s recent golfing activities as president have accrued a staggering $10.7 million in taxpayer expenses over just 30 days. This includes costs from travel, security, and use of his properties. Trump has played golf nine times since returning to office, raising concerns about the transparency and value of taxpayer dollars being spent on his personal ventures. With rising costs and a lack of accountability, many question whether this course of action is suitable for the administration.
Trump’s Golf Expenses: A $10.7 Million Bill for Taxpayers in Just 30 Days
Golf Days Add Up
Ever since he resumed his role as president on January 20, 2021, Donald Trump has been keeping busy—but not in the way you might expect. In just one month, he has racked up a staggering 10.7 million dollars in taxpayer-funded golf expenses. That’s right, folks! That’s more than some families spend on a house in a year.
Four Weekends, Four Trips
During his first 30 days back in the White House, Trump has managed to squeeze in a golf trip each weekend—four weekends in total. And where has he been playing, you ask? Typically, he’s teeing off at one of his own properties. In fact, he has played golf at his own venues **nine times** since taking office again.
This pattern sounds familiar. Back in 2019, reports indicated that Trump’s golf outings typically set back taxpayers around 3.4 million dollars each time. The hefty fees cover more than just green fees; they include flights on Air Force One, transportation of vehicles, setbacks for Coast Guard reimbursements, and all the other costs that come with presidential security.
A Look Back at Previous Terms
When you take a step back and look at the bigger picture, these latest expenses fall in line with Trump’s history as president. Between 2017 and 2021, his golf outings drained a jaw-dropping 152 million dollars from the federal coffers over just four years. That’s an average of about 293 golf days! It begs the question: Just how much golf can one person play, and at what cost?
Where in the World is Trump Playing?
Since kicking off his second term, Trump has primarily spent his weekends golfing at his properties in sunny Florida and California, along with the occasional excursion to courses in New Jersey and even abroad in Ireland and Scotland.
As a fun fact, the golf-related expenses outlined for this month don’t even touch on certain flight costs tied to official White House business. So, who knows how much this could potentially add up to?
Concerns Over Transparency
But all this spending hasn’t gone unnoticed. A watchdog group has publicly voiced its concern regarding the administration’s *lack of transparency* when it comes to public funds being used to enrich the president’s own businesses. It raises eyebrows with residents who are likely left wondering if they’re really getting value for their tax dollars.
Most notably, expenses for security during Trump’s golf outings have become a hot topic. Palm Beach County is seeking over 45 million dollars for security measures directly related to Trump’s activities, highlighting the burden placed on local resources. The county has had to scramble to find federal reimbursement, particularly after serious events during his first term that resulted in increased security costs due to assassination attempts.
In fact, the county had actually received about 17 million dollars from federal sources during Trump’s previous term for security measures. With the current bill climbing even higher, the question of whether this funding is sufficient hangs in the air.
Final Thoughts
So there you have it, folks. A month of golfing, and it has cost the American taxpayer a hefty sum. With costs rising and transparency in question, people are beginning to wonder if this is truly the right course for the administration. For many, golf may be a relaxing game, but the financial implications are enough to make anyone sit up and take notice.
One can only hope that as the days go by, we see some answers on this continuously unfolding story, ensuring that taxpayer money is being spent wisely—on golf and beyond!
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Additional Resources
- HuffPost: Trump Golf Costs
- Forbes: Trump’s Golf Trips
- BBC News: Trump’s Golf Outings
- NewsNation: Trump’s Golf Course Fees
- Palm Beach Post: Security Costs for Trump
- Google Search: Donald Trump golf expenses
