Trump Spends Nearly $11 Million on Golf Trips

Donald Trump has reportedly spent nearly $11 million of taxpayer money on golf trips since returning to office, with a significant portion of these excursions occurring at his own properties. According to calculations from HuffPost based on a 2019 Government Accountability Office report, each trip to Mar-a-Lago costs approximately $3.4 million, including expenses for Air Force One and security provisions. Critics, including Jordan Libowitz from Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington, argue that these expenditures represent a form of corruption, as Trump benefits financially from visits to his golf courses. Despite the ongoing scrutiny of government spending by Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency, there has been no mention of Trump's golf outings in their assessments. The reported costs are likely higher today due to inflation, with some estimates suggesting it could be closer to $15 million in current dollars. Overall, Trump's golf trips have raised concerns about the intersection of personal profit and public funds during his presidency.