Overview

• 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.