Government Watchdog: Trump's Trips To Florida Costing Taxpayers Millions
5 years, 11 months ago

Government Watchdog: Trump's Trips To Florida Costing Taxpayers Millions

NPR  

Government Watchdog: Trump's Trips To Florida Costing Taxpayers Millions Enlarge this image toggle caption J. David Ake/AP J. David Ake/AP President Trump's travels to his private club Mar-a-Lago in Palm Beach, Fla., give the chief executive a chance to unwind, hang out with friends and play golf. A new report from the Government Accountability Office says four such trips early on in Trump's presidency cost taxpayers $13.6 million, or some $3.4 million each. That is far higher than the estimates of Trump's travel costs early in his presidency, which were pegged at about $1 million per trip. The report also found that the Secret Service spent nearly $400,000 protecting Trump's sons Donald Jr. and Eric on trips they took in January and February 2017.

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Donald Trump spends $76 million on attorneys as legal troubles mount ahead of US Presidential elections

Hindustan Times  

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4 years ago

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Huff Post  

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The Independent  

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Al Jazeera  

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Huff Post  

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