News Summary
Since resuming the presidency, Donald Trump’s frequent golf outings have resulted in over $18 million in taxpayer costs in just a month. With 13 outings in 48 days, he’s on track to surpass $151.5 million in golf-related expenses. Security for these outings adds to the heavy cost, raising public concern regarding the use of taxpayer money amidst economic challenges.
Trump’s Golf Habit Heats Up: Taxpayers Footing the Bill!
Since resuming his presidency on January 20, 2025, Donald Trump’s love for golf has been on full display, and it’s churning up quite the conversation—and some hefty bills for American taxpayers! In a mere month, the cost of his golf outings has skyrocketed to over $18 million. Yes, you heard that right, a month of swinging the clubs is weighing heavily on the wallets of the nation.
Breaking Down the Numbers
Trump has carved out time for golf on 13 days out of the 48 days he’s been in office, averaging nearly a round every four days! His favorite playground? The Trump International Golf Club in West Palm Beach, where he has teed off a total of 10 times. Not to be overlooked, his luxurious Trump Doral course near Miami has seen him swing the club three times as well.
Heavy Costs of Leisure
The government does keep tabs on these frivolous expenditures, and a report from the 2019 Government Accountability Office revealed that each of Trump’s trips to Mar-a-Lago during his first term set taxpayers back about $3,383,250. With inflation not slowing down, that figure is likely even higher now. With these continual outings, experts predict he’s on track to surpass the staggering $151.5 million in golf-related costs from his first term.
