Overview
- President Trump's golfing expenses during his second term have reached $26 million as of March 30, 2025, sparking concerns over misuse of taxpayer funds.
- Trump skipped the dignified transfer of four American soldiers killed in Lithuania to attend a golf event at his Trump National Golf Club in Florida.
- Rep. Jasmine Crockett (D-TX) criticized Trump's actions during a Department of Government Efficiency subcommittee hearing, calling attention to fiscal mismanagement and ethical neglect.
- Critics argue that Trump's leisure activities symbolize broader governmental inefficiencies as essential services like Social Security and Medicare face cuts.
- Veterans and their families expressed outrage over Trump's decision, highlighting the perceived lack of respect for military service and sacrifice.