Trump Faces Criticism Over $11 Million in Golf Expenses During Push to Cut Government Spending

Despite advocating for reduced federal spending, Trump has spent millions of taxpayer dollars on golf trips and sporting event appearances during his second term.

• Donald Trump has spent approximately $10.7 million in taxpayer funds on golf trips during his first 30 days of his second term, according to estimates based on Government Accountability Office data.
• Trump has played golf at his own properties on nine of his first 30 days in office, with three of the trips taking place at his Mar-a-Lago resort in Florida.
• The costs of these trips include Air Force One flights, motorcade transportation, and Coast Guard security, with inflation likely pushing the total closer to $15 million in 2025 dollars.
• These expenses come as Trump and Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency have aggressively cut funding and staff for federal agencies, labeling many programs as wasteful.
• Critics argue that Trump’s frequent visits to his own for-profit properties direct government spending into his businesses, raising ethical concerns about self-enrichment.

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