A MAN OF THE PEOPLE - Report: Obama family personal trips cost $85 million over eight years

WASHINGTON

As America’s first family enjoys its eighth and final vacation in Hawaii, new estimates put the price tag of the Obamas’ annual trip at $3.5 million or more.

In total, the cost of the the first family’s personal or largely personal travel during the last eight years comes to $85 million – though that is likely to climb to $90 million after additional records are released, according to the conservative group Judicial Watch based on federal government records.

The cost of Air Force One and other government planes as well as helicopters, cargo planes, armored cars, Secret Service protection and advance, communications and medical staff has led Judicial Watch to push for less personal travel.
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“The Secret Service and the Air Force are being abused by unnecessary travel,” Judicial Watch president Tom Fitton said. “Unnecessary presidential travel for fundraising and luxury vacations on the taxpayers’ dime would be a good target for reform for the incoming Trump administration.”

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A MAN OF THE PEOPLE - Report: Obama family personal trips cost $85 million over eight years

WASHINGTON

As America’s first family enjoys its eighth and final vacation in Hawaii, new estimates put the price tag of the Obamas’ annual trip at $3.5 million or more.

In total, the cost of the the first family’s personal or largely personal travel during the last eight years comes to $85 million – though that is likely to climb to $90 million after additional records are released, according to the conservative group Judicial Watch based on federal government records.

The cost of Air Force One and other government planes as well as helicopters, cargo planes, armored cars, Secret Service protection and advance, communications and medical staff has led Judicial Watch to push for less personal travel.

“The Secret Service and the Air Force are being abused by unnecessary travel,” Judicial Watch president Tom Fitton said. “Unnecessary presidential travel for fundraising and luxury vacations on the taxpayers’ dime would be a good target for reform for the incoming Trump administration.”

Need to get in on some of that public housing.

What is a group of simians called? A troop? A congress? A shrewdness?

And how much per day does it cost now to protect the Trump family members in NYC???

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And how much per day does it cost now to protect the Trump family members in NYC???

NYC is sending the federal government a bill for $35 million dollars, and that is only for the period since the election.

Another cut and paste job with no credit for the source.

Originally Posted by Guest

A MAN OF THE PEOPLE - Report: Obama family personal trips cost $85 million over eight years

WASHINGTON

As America’s first family enjoys its eighth and final vacation in Hawaii, new estimates put the price tag of the Obamas’ annual trip at $3.5 million or more.

In total, the cost of the the first family’s personal or largely personal travel during the last eight years comes to $85 million – though that is likely to climb to $90 million after additional records are released, according to the conservative group Judicial Watch based on federal government records.

The cost of Air Force One and other government planes as well as helicopters, cargo planes, armored cars, Secret Service protection and advance, communications and medical staff has led Judicial Watch to push for less personal travel.
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“The Secret Service and the Air Force are being abused by unnecessary travel,” Judicial Watch president Tom Fitton said. “Unnecessary presidential travel for fundraising and luxury vacations on the taxpayers’ dime would be a good target for reform for the incoming Trump administration.”

Why is it difficult for some posters to FACT CHECK!!!!!!

I've never been a fan of President Obama or his policies or ideas for this country, but this complaint is a bit unfair.
It has cost huge amounts of money for every president in the past 50 years to go on vacations.

I takes so much to move a president from one place to another.

For example are you aware that there are two Air Force Ones? For security reasons, there are two identical planes. Every time the president flies they both take off and and fly to the destination so that the odds of his being shot down are cut in half. The same for the presidential limousine.

There are also several cars of security personnel and others that form a motorcade. There are often other airplanes that carry the limo and other equipment when he travels.

In addition, there are probably hundreds of personnel that travel with the president.

This is not a situation that is unique to President Obama. It happens with all presidents. And the cost has been more for each successive president as the cost of living has increased and the cost of new technology has been added.

IMHO there is plenty of things to complain about with this administration, but vacations and travel cost are not one of them.

Originally Posted by Guest

I've never been a fan of President Obama or his policies or ideas for this country, but this complaint is a bit unfair.
It has cost huge amounts of money for every president in the past 50 years to go on vacations.

I takes so much to move a president from one place to another.

For example are you aware that there are two Air Force Ones? For security reasons, there are two identical planes. Every time the president flies they both take off and and fly to the destination so that the odds of his being shot down are cut in half. The same for the presidential limousine.

There are also several cars of security personnel and others that form a motorcade. There are often other airplanes that carry the limo and other equipment when he travels.

In addition, there are probably hundreds of personnel that travel with the president.

This is not a situation that is unique to President Obama. It happens with all presidents. And the cost has been more for each successive president as the cost of living has increased and the cost of new technology has been added.

IMHO there is plenty of things to complain about with this administration, but vacations and travel cost are not one of them.

Very well stated. Hopefully all the posters who have been keeping track of the Obama's travel expenses for the last eight years are prepared to do the same for Trump. As he prepares to move to DC, while his wife and family remain in NYC, will he be using Air Force One every week-end to go back and forth?

Originally Posted by Guest

I've never been a fan of President Obama or his policies or ideas for this country, but this complaint is a bit unfair.
It has cost huge amounts of money for every president in the past 50 years to go on vacations.

I takes so much to move a president from one place to another.

For example are you aware that there are two Air Force Ones? For security reasons, there are two identical planes. Every time the president flies they both take off and and fly to the destination so that the odds of his being shot down are cut in half. The same for the presidential limousine.

There are also several cars of security personnel and others that form a motorcade. There are often other airplanes that carry the limo and other equipment when he travels.

In addition, there are probably hundreds of personnel that travel with the president.

This is not a situation that is unique to President Obama. It happens with all presidents. And the cost has been more for each successive president as the cost of living has increased and the cost of new technology has been added.

IMHO there is plenty of things to complain about with this administration, but vacations and travel cost are not one of them.

You made my day.

A logical, informed poster. Thank you

Originally Posted by Guest

A MAN OF THE PEOPLE - Report: Obama family personal trips cost $85 million over eight years

WASHINGTON

As America’s first family enjoys its eighth and final vacation in Hawaii, new estimates put the price tag of the Obamas’ annual trip at $3.5 million or more.

In total, the cost of the the first family’s personal or largely personal travel during the last eight years comes to $85 million – though that is likely to climb to $90 million after additional records are released, according to the conservative group Judicial Watch based on federal government records.

The cost of Air Force One and other government planes as well as helicopters, cargo planes, armored cars, Secret Service protection and advance, communications and medical staff has led Judicial Watch to push for less personal travel.
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“The Secret Service and the Air Force are being abused by unnecessary travel,” Judicial Watch president Tom Fitton said. “Unnecessary presidential travel for fundraising and luxury vacations on the taxpayers’ dime would be a good target for reform for the incoming Trump administration.”

What are you whining about? You are not paying for it, your grand children are.

Originally Posted by Guest

And how much per day does it cost now to protect the Trump family members in NYC???

Diversion, #1 tactic of the liberal...

Originally Posted by Guest

I've never been a fan of President Obama or his policies or ideas for this country, but this complaint is a bit unfair.
It has cost huge amounts of money for every president in the past 50 years to go on vacations.

I takes so much to move a president from one place to another.

For example are you aware that there are two Air Force Ones? For security reasons, there are two identical planes. Every time the president flies they both take off and and fly to the destination so that the odds of his being shot down are cut in half. The same for the presidential limousine.

There are also several cars of security personnel and others that form a motorcade. There are often other airplanes that carry the limo and other equipment when he travels.

In addition, there are probably hundreds of personnel that travel with the president.

This is not a situation that is unique to President Obama. It happens with all presidents. And the cost has been more for each successive president as the cost of living has increased and the cost of new technology has been added.

IMHO there is plenty of things to complain about with this administration, but vacations and travel cost are not one of them.

There you go...WHO CARES how much he spent on vacations with his family and friends? The guy needs a break from golf every now and then...

Originally Posted by Guest

Very well stated. Hopefully all the posters who have been keeping track of the Obama's travel expenses for the last eight years are prepared to do the same for Trump. As he prepares to move to DC, while his wife and family remain in NYC, will he be using Air Force One every week-end to go back and forth?

The posters don't have to keep track of it, the government does.

You have no idea if he is going to commute on a weekly bases, do you? Just more Jan's BS...

Originally Posted by Guest

You made my day.

A logical, informed poster. Thank you

Yeah, you got no problem with Obamma spending that kind of money on family vacations, You just have a problem if Trump does...being you are a conservative of course!

Originally Posted by Guest

Why is it difficult for some posters to FACT CHECK!!!!!!

Of course it's not difficult. It's just not as emotionally rewarding when facts don't support your prejudices.