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what did obama's golf cost the taxpayers

by Kamren Hodkiewicz Published 2 years ago Updated 2 years ago

Which president played the most golf while in office over 1200 rounds?

Woodrow Wilson is often said to be the American President who spent the most time golfing. Woodrow Wilson played over 1,200 rounds of golf during his time as the United States President; more than any other president. He was still able to effectively do his job as America's commander in chief.

How much does the president cost per year?

On May 14th, the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Treasury, Postal Service and General Government included a provision in the Treasury appropriations bill that would increase the President's salary to $400,000, effective January 20, 2001.

Which president has traveled the most while in office?

Barack Obama made 52 trips to 58 countries (in addition to visiting the West Bank) during his presidency. He set the record as the most-traveled president for any first year in office: he took the most trips, visited the most countries, and spent the most days abroad.

Who is the richest president in America?

Donald TrumpWhen adjusted for inflation, Donald Trump is the richest person to ever serve as president — even at the lowest estimate. Trump had a prominent real estate career in New York City before throwing his hat in the political ring. As with a majority of the richest presidents in U.S. history, Trump inherited his fortune.

How much did Obama's golf outings cost?

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.

How much did the political junkets cost taxpayers?

While additional political fundraising junkets in the same period boosted costs to taxpayers above $4.4 million. And that's just for transportation. It does not include expenses for security, which the Secret Service refuses to divulge.

Where did the Obama ladies go?

Last March as the president enjoyed his Florida golf junket, the Obama ladies visited Cambodia and Japan, where they incurred a $79,000 rental car bill during a one-day visit to two Kyoto shrines.

How many trips did Ronald Reagan take?

At the same point in his presidency, Ronald Reagan had taken 14 such trips over 73 days. When the family visited Ireland in 2013, taxpayers were hit for just under $8 million, including a quarter-million dollars for a two-day side-trip to Dublin for the Obama women.

How much did Obama cost the American taxpayers?

President Barack Obama and his family cost the American taxpayers in the range of $100 million during his eight years in office.

How much did the Obama family travel?

Judicial Watch, a conservative watchdog group, obtained government records in December 2016 near the end of the Obama administration and summarized the Obama family's eight years of travel, putting the known cost at $96.9 million.

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.

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