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by Rosella Lind Published 3 years ago Updated 2 years ago
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Did taxpayers pay $4 million for President Obama to play golf?

Taxypayers paid $4 million for President Obama to play golf with Tiger Woods. Did Tiger Woods and President Barack Obama play golf together in a February 2013 mini-jaunt, that cost the U.S. taxpayer $4 million dollars?

How much do Obama's golf outings cost you?

Obama's golf outings cost you $20,000 per hole. Just two of Barack Obama's golf outings last spring cost taxpayers more than $1.8 million, according to government expense documents released by the watchdog agency Judicial Watch.

Did the GAO report on Obama’s golf vacation with Tiger Woods exist?

The February 2013 vacation during which President Obama played golf with Tiger Woods was widely reported, and the GAO did publish a report titled “Estimated Costs for a Specific Presidential Trip to Illinois and Florida” dated simply “October 2016” [ PDF ].

Is Trump’s golf subsidized by taxpayers?

One of President Donald Trump's favorite recreational activities is golf. Robert Reich, author and former Labor secretary, claims in an Oct. 19 post to his Facebook page that the hobby is subsidized by U.S. taxpayers.

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How many times has Obama golfed?

Obama has set a record for golfing as president, more than 300 times; by contrast, his predecessor, Bush, only hit the links 24 times. "Like every other human being, presidents need time to refresh or replenish," said Ken Duberstein, who served as President Ronald Reagan's chief of staff in his second term.

How much did Obama spend on Hawaii?

Barack Obama's 8 years of golf, Hawaii vacations costs taxpayers $US85 million. As Barack Obama and his extended family enjoys their eighth and final vacation in Hawaii, new estimates put the price tag of the Obamas' annual trip at $US3.5 million or more.

Where did the Obamas stay?

Published reports indicate that the Obamas stayed last year at the Hale Reena Estate in Hawaii, which "rents for anywhere between $US5,000 to $US10,000 a night, depending on the season.". In general, the White House disputes the travel numbers, saying that often the trips include both work and personal activities.

Where did Obama spend his weekend after the election?

After the election, he spent a weekend at Bedminster golf club in New Jersey, which has fueled speculation that it could be Trump's Camp David. Advertisement. Critics of Obama's annual vacations to Hawaii and Martha's Vineyard say President George W. Bush - and perhaps Trump - likely saved money because their vacation homes, ...

How much did the first family travel?

In total, the cost of the first family's personal or largely personal travel during the last eight years comes to $US85 million ($118 million) - though that is likely to climb to $US90 million after additional records are released, according to the conservative group Judicial Watch based on federal government records.

Claim

Taxypayers paid $4 million for President Obama to play golf with Tiger Woods.

Rating

A presidential trip taken in February 2013 incurred an estimated cost of $3.6 million.

Origin

On 26 October 2016 the Washington Times published an article reporting that President Obama’s 2013 outing with golfing legend Tiger Woods cost the American taxpayer nearly $4 million:

How many days has Trump been on a golf course?

By contrast, Knoller said, Trump has spent all or part of 248 days at a golf course. CNN's own count has Trump at 266 days spending some time at a Trump golf course. Since Trump and his aides often refuse to confirm that he actually played golf during a visit to a golf club, even when he has been spotted in golf attire, ...

How many trips did Obama make to Hawaii?

Through this point in his first presidential term, Obama had made three vacation trips to his birth state of Hawaii for a total of 29,978 miles in the air, Knoller tweeted, while Trump has made 30 trips to Palm Beach, Florida, the home of Mar-a-Lago, for a total of 51,540 miles.

How much did Trump spend on Mar-a-Lago?

Using the same data for a February 2019 report, the Washington Post estimated Trump's trips to Mar-a-Lago alone cost the U.S. taxpayer approximately $64 million during his first two years in office. Roughly $10.6 million was spent on operating costs for government aircraft and boats and $3 million on temporary duty costs including transportation, ...

How many times did Donald Trump visit the golf course?

By this May 25, the president had visited a Trump golf course 266 times, CNN reported.

How many golf trips did Trump make to Bedminster?

Trump has played golf during 24 of 96 trips to Bedminster since the beginning of his presidency, according to a table maintained by TrumpGolfCount.com. But Kessler questioned the practice of attributing travel costs for the president and his support staff exclusively to golf.

How much did Trump pay per hour in 2019?

The rate was $165,000 per hour in 2019, according to the Pentagon, as reported by USA TODAY. Post reporter Philip Bump reported Trump made 19 trips to Mar-a-Lago between January 2017 and February 2019.

How much does an Air Force One overhaul cost?

In fiscal year 2020, the mission reimbursable rate for Air Force One — including fuel, flight consumables, aircraft overhaul and engine overhaul — cost $176,393 per hour, according to the U.S. Air Force. The rate was $165,000 per hour in 2019, according to the Pentagon, as reported by USA TODAY.

Did Reich respond to USA Today?

Reich has not responded to a request for comment from USA TODAY. The White House was also asked to comment. It is likely the estimated costs of the president's golf trips was derived from independent websites such as Trump Golf Count, which tracks government spending.

How much did Trump's golf outings cost?

President Donald Trump's golf outings have already cost U.S. taxpayers at least $102 million, according to an analysis from the HuffPost.

Who has Trump golfed with?

Trump's own golf outings have been a regular target since his term began. The president has golfed with figures including Rush Limbaugh, Bret Baier and Sean Hannity since taking office. He has also hit the links with Japanese Prime Minister Abe Shinzo, and Senators Rand Paul and Lindsey Graham.

Where does Donald Trump play golf?

President Donald Trump plays a round of golf at Trump Turnberry Luxury Collection Resort during his first official visit to the United Kingdom on July 15, 2018, in Turnberry, Scotland. While running for president, Trump promised he would never play golf if elected. Leon Neal/Getty Images

How much did Scott Pruitt spend on travel?

A number of Trump administration figures have drawn backlash for their travel habits. Former Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Scott Pruitt spent $124,000 of taxpayer money on first- and business-class travel while leading the agency, according to the agency's inspector general.

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