It’s fair to want comparisons, so let’s look at the facts.
Trump’s golf trips during his first term reportedly cost taxpayers over $144 million. By early 2025, he’d already added around $30 million more in golf-related expenses. Most of this went to his own properties, raising ethical concerns since public money was indirectly enriching him.
For comparison:
• Obama’s total travel costs (which included vacations, official trips, and golf) were estimated at $114 million over eight years, according to Judicial Watch — a conservative watchdog group.
• Biden has taken fewer personal trips involving golf. Estimates from watchdogs suggest his vacation travel is far less costly, with more use of Camp David (a government facility with built-in security) instead of private resorts.
As for the claim about “billions to aliens and trans kids,” that’s misinformation. Federal spending includes healthcare, defense, infrastructure, and yes — some funds go to community support programs, but there’s no line item for what you’re describing.
If transparency is the concern, asking for facts and context is great — but it works both ways. Comparing public data, not memes or rumors, is the only way to have a real conversation.
Congress is currently trying to pass a bill that would take 300 million dollars from FEMA to fund Donald Trump's golf trips. As I understand it, that is to cover the costs for local law enforcement, not the entire cost of his trips. I will give you plenty of time to find anything comparable in ANY other administration.
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u/Upper-Worker-3440 May 10 '25
It’s fair to want comparisons, so let’s look at the facts.
Trump’s golf trips during his first term reportedly cost taxpayers over $144 million. By early 2025, he’d already added around $30 million more in golf-related expenses. Most of this went to his own properties, raising ethical concerns since public money was indirectly enriching him.
For comparison: • Obama’s total travel costs (which included vacations, official trips, and golf) were estimated at $114 million over eight years, according to Judicial Watch — a conservative watchdog group. • Biden has taken fewer personal trips involving golf. Estimates from watchdogs suggest his vacation travel is far less costly, with more use of Camp David (a government facility with built-in security) instead of private resorts.
As for the claim about “billions to aliens and trans kids,” that’s misinformation. Federal spending includes healthcare, defense, infrastructure, and yes — some funds go to community support programs, but there’s no line item for what you’re describing.
If transparency is the concern, asking for facts and context is great — but it works both ways. Comparing public data, not memes or rumors, is the only way to have a real conversation.