Jaw-dropping amount Trump’s vacations cost US taxpayers after he slams non-working holidays in fiery rant

September 20, 2026 - by Admin

The staggering cost of Donald Trump’s vacations to U.S. taxpayers has come to light, just as he launched a fiery tirade against what he called excessive non-working holidays.

It’s well known that Trump relishes time off at luxurious spots, especially on the golf course. He frequently retreats to Mar-a-Lago, his exclusive Florida resort, spending considerable time away from the White House during his second term.

By March, Trump had already visited Mar-a-Lago six times since returning to office in January—a costly pattern. These trips, far from being simple getaways, have been criticized for their heavy financial burden on public resources.

From the use of Air Force One and accompanying aircraft to the extensive motorcades and heightened security measures, each trip racks up millions in expenses.

The financial strain includes significant overtime payments and logistical costs for local law enforcement.

Palm Beach authorities, in particular, have had to deploy helicopters and boost manpower to ensure the safety of the president, his family, and his entourage during these leisurely weekends.

Recently, data revealed just how expensive these presidential excursions have become—news that emerged ironically right after Trump condemned what he viewed as an overabundance of employee vacation days.

According to Marca, Trump’s recreational trips had already cost taxpayers around $26 million by late March, with that number climbing to almost $30 million by early April.

Just operating Air Force One costs an estimated $200,000 per hour, based on a 2022 Air Force report. The two-hour journey from Washington, D.C., to Palm Beach alone runs close to $1 million per trip.

Despite these costs, Trump criticized businesses for taking too many holidays, suggesting that America is bleeding money by allowing so many closures. In a social media post, he declared:

“Too many non-working holidays in America. It is costing our Country $BILLIONS OF DOLLARS to keep all of these businesses closed.
The workers don’t want it either! Soon we’ll end up having a holiday for every working day of the year. It must change if we are going to MAKE AMERICA GREAT AGAIN!”

Critics were quick to point out the irony in Trump’s statements, given his own track record of lavish and costly downtime.

During a House subcommittee hearing in April, Texas Representative Jasmine Crockett called attention to the hypocrisy, saying:

“If we’re going to talk about efficiency… let’s talk about the fact that, as of March 30, Trump’s golfing has cost us approximately $26 million. The last time I checked, we’re not getting anything in return for that.”

Crockett also cited that a single luxurious golfing weekend can cost $3.4 million, while one trip surged to $4.2 million due to extra helicopter transport from Miami International Airport.

In his first term, Trump’s visits to Mar-a-Lago were already draining federal and local funds. The Government Accountability Office estimated an average cost of $13.6 million per weekend for these trips. This doesn’t even include an additional $240,000 in overtime wages paid to officers in Palm Beach County.

Sheriff Ric Bradshaw of Palm Beach County addressed the growing concern during a meeting with county commissioners in February. He emphasized how demanding and costly the security operations are.

“They request it, and then we provide it. It’s expensive, but we don’t really have a choice,” Bradshaw explained.

Last November, the county approved an “urgent request” for $45 million in extra security funding for Trump. Sheriff Bradshaw warned that this cost is unlikely to stabilize anytime soon.

“We’ve already heard some information where he may be spending more time here than in Washington,” he told commissioners.
“You’re definitely going to see him bringing in leaders from around the world. That is a significant shift in the cost for security.”

With each of Trump’s excursions, the financial implications continue to mount, raising questions about the contradiction between his calls for national efficiency and his own spending habits during leisure time.

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Jaw-dropping amount Trump’s vacations cost US taxpayers after he slams non-working holidays in fiery rant

September 20, 2026 - by Admin

The staggering cost of Donald Trump’s vacations to U.S. taxpayers has come to light, just as he launched a fiery tirade against what he called excessive non-working holidays.

It’s well known that Trump relishes time off at luxurious spots, especially on the golf course. He frequently retreats to Mar-a-Lago, his exclusive Florida resort, spending considerable time away from the White House during his second term.

By March, Trump had already visited Mar-a-Lago six times since returning to office in January—a costly pattern. These trips, far from being simple getaways, have been criticized for their heavy financial burden on public resources.

From the use of Air Force One and accompanying aircraft to the extensive motorcades and heightened security measures, each trip racks up millions in expenses.

The financial strain includes significant overtime payments and logistical costs for local law enforcement.

Palm Beach authorities, in particular, have had to deploy helicopters and boost manpower to ensure the safety of the president, his family, and his entourage during these leisurely weekends.

Recently, data revealed just how expensive these presidential excursions have become—news that emerged ironically right after Trump condemned what he viewed as an overabundance of employee vacation days.

According to Marca, Trump’s recreational trips had already cost taxpayers around $26 million by late March, with that number climbing to almost $30 million by early April.

Just operating Air Force One costs an estimated $200,000 per hour, based on a 2022 Air Force report. The two-hour journey from Washington, D.C., to Palm Beach alone runs close to $1 million per trip.

Despite these costs, Trump criticized businesses for taking too many holidays, suggesting that America is bleeding money by allowing so many closures. In a social media post, he declared:

“Too many non-working holidays in America. It is costing our Country $BILLIONS OF DOLLARS to keep all of these businesses closed.
The workers don’t want it either! Soon we’ll end up having a holiday for every working day of the year. It must change if we are going to MAKE AMERICA GREAT AGAIN!”

Critics were quick to point out the irony in Trump’s statements, given his own track record of lavish and costly downtime.

During a House subcommittee hearing in April, Texas Representative Jasmine Crockett called attention to the hypocrisy, saying:

“If we’re going to talk about efficiency… let’s talk about the fact that, as of March 30, Trump’s golfing has cost us approximately $26 million. The last time I checked, we’re not getting anything in return for that.”

Crockett also cited that a single luxurious golfing weekend can cost $3.4 million, while one trip surged to $4.2 million due to extra helicopter transport from Miami International Airport.

In his first term, Trump’s visits to Mar-a-Lago were already draining federal and local funds. The Government Accountability Office estimated an average cost of $13.6 million per weekend for these trips. This doesn’t even include an additional $240,000 in overtime wages paid to officers in Palm Beach County.

Sheriff Ric Bradshaw of Palm Beach County addressed the growing concern during a meeting with county commissioners in February. He emphasized how demanding and costly the security operations are.

“They request it, and then we provide it. It’s expensive, but we don’t really have a choice,” Bradshaw explained.

Last November, the county approved an “urgent request” for $45 million in extra security funding for Trump. Sheriff Bradshaw warned that this cost is unlikely to stabilize anytime soon.

“We’ve already heard some information where he may be spending more time here than in Washington,” he told commissioners.
“You’re definitely going to see him bringing in leaders from around the world. That is a significant shift in the cost for security.”

With each of Trump’s excursions, the financial implications continue to mount, raising questions about the contradiction between his calls for national efficiency and his own spending habits during leisure time.

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Donald Trump threatens to sue ABC over Jimmy Kimmel’s return in scathing message

September 19, 2026 - by Admin

The US president made it clear he was frustrated with Jimmy Kimmel’s return

Jimmy Kimmel returned to people’s screens following his suspension and Donald Trump made it clear that he was not happy about this.

Jimmy Kimmel Live! was ‘pre-empted indefinitely’ following he comments of the host about the as:sa:ssin:ation of Charlie Kirk and the response from conservatives, including Donald Trump.

Responses to Kimmel’s return, after a suspension for less than a week, proved to divide some people.

Some people who were happy that the show was initially pulled by Disney were left frustrated while people who were against the move argued Kimmel returning was a great victory for free speech.

Trump, who rejoiced at Kimmel’s show being taken off the air, took to Truth Social on September 23 to vent about the comedian’s return.

Trump wrote: “I can’t believe ABC Fake News gave Jimmy Kimmel his job back.

Donald Trump implied he would consider legal action against ABC after Jimmy Kimmel’s return (Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)

“The White House was told by ABC that his Show was cancelled! Something happened between then and now because his audience is GONE, and his ‘talent’ was never there.

“I think we’re going to test ABC out on this. Let’s see how we do. Last time I went after them, they gave me $16 Million Dollars. This one sounds even more lucrative.”

This was seemingly in reference to the settlement he reached with ABC last year in a defamation lawsuit Trump filed against the network.

During Kimmel’s opening monologue, he didn’t hold back in ridiculing Trump and recommended the president had a role in having his show briefly being suspended.

He said: “The president of the United States made it very clear he wants to see me and the hundreds of people who work here fired from our jobs. Our leader celebrates Americans losing their livelihoods because he can’t take a joke.

“One thing I did learn from Lenny Bruce and George Carlin and Howard Stern, is that a government threat to silence a comedian the president doesn’t like is anti-American.”

Kimmel continued to joke: “You almost have to feel sorry for him, he tried his best to cancel me and instead he forced millions of people to watch the show.”

On social media, people have also been weighing in on Trump’s threats, with some mocking the president for his reaction.

The comedian didn’t hold back as he mocked Trump in his return show (YouTube/Jimmy Kimmel Live!)

One Twitter user commented: “Trump threatening to sue over late-night jokes proves he still craves the spotlight he claims to hate.”

Another said: “Trump suing comedians now? Nothing screams ‘strong leader’ like being triggered by late-night jokes.”

A third added: “A lot of people were like ‘Jimmy Kimmel being back on PROVES there was no government coercion against free speech’ and then Trump just posted he’s going to sue ABC for putting Jimmy Kimmel back on.”

Meanwhile, someone else added: “After trump’s performance at the UN today, I think he’s officially finished on the world stage. Jimmy Kimmel is the least of his worries.”

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