Obviously, some posters are unable (or more likely, unwilling) to see the issue raised here, not to mention the utter hypocrisy being displayed.

If you didn't care how much money previous President's spent (wasted), why do you now all of a sudden care? It's also rather hilarious to say some are unable to deal with the here and now - when I have read posts complaining about Jimmy Carter - a guy who has been out of the scene for 30 years !!!!!

Yes, a POTUS is in a class by himself. He isn't like you or me. There isn't another person - or office - in the world that can compare to being President of The United States. The rules that govern our lives do NOT govern his.

The firm I am employed with has a rule about business flying - all busines trips are to be coach fare. However, the CEO of this company flies 1st class -and if he can't get a convenient flight he uses the company plane. I would venture a guess and say that is pretty much standard more most CEO's.