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Trump’s Golf Trips in Florida Have Cost Taxpayers $18 Million Since January

In less than two months back in office, President Trump has spent 13 days golfing, raising concerns over escalating expenses and security costs.

Donald Trump's golf weekends in Florida cost American taxpayers $18m (AP/PTI) (AP03_08_2025_000005A)
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Overview

  • President Donald Trump has played golf on 13 out of 48 days since his return to the White House in January 2025.
  • The total taxpayer cost of his Florida golf trips has now surpassed $18 million, with overall expenses expected to exceed his first term’s $151.5 million spend.
  • Trump’s trips involve significant security measures, including military transport of his motorcade, Coast Guard patrols, and local law enforcement resources.
  • The president has primarily golfed at his West Palm Beach and Doral courses, with most weekends spent in Florida since his inauguration.
  • Heightened security measures follow two assassination attempts during his 2024 campaign, including one at his West Palm Beach golf club.