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Trump’s Golf Habit Costs Taxpayers Nearly $71 Million

12/1/2025

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U.S. President Donald Trump has cost taxpayers nearly $71 million since January 2025 for golf, with projected costs above $300 million by the end of his term.
Spending exceeds $151.5 million from his first term, and he has spent 24.4% of his time in office golfing, mainly at private courses.
The Secret Service reportedly pays inflated rates at Trump-owned hotels, including about $300,000 for Mar-a-Lago stays during his first term.

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U.S. President Donald Trump has cost taxpayers nearly $71 million since January 2025 for golf, with projected costs above $300 million by the end of his term.
Spending exceeds $151.5 million from his first term, and he has spent 24.4% of his time in office golfing, mainly at private courses.
The Secret Service reportedly pays inflated rates at Trump-owned hotels, including about $300,000 for Mar-a-Lago stays during his first term.