Monday, January 27, 2025
On Jan 27, 2025, Trump’s Miami-to-DC trip cost taxpayers $890k—covering Air Force One, full Secret Service security at Doral, motorcade, law enforcement, and incidentals.
ACTIVITY BREAKDOWN
Air Force One flight from Miami to Andrews
Operation of VC-25A (Air Force One) for the President's flight from Miami International Airport to Joint Base Andrews (approx. 2.25 flight hours, no cargo), based on published government rates.
Secret Service (peak off-site, Doral Miami)
Peak daily U.S. Secret Service and staff outlays for high-profile presidential presence and event at Trump Doral, per GAO-19-178.
Local law enforcement assist (Miami)
Estimated local police support expenditures for presidential visit and crowd control in Miami.
Motorcade and White House in-town movements
Motorcade and local security associated with travel to the White House upon return from Andrews.
Incidentals (15% cap applied to travel and security)
Standard incidentals estimate reflecting per diem, logistics, and miscellaneous operational outlays per federal cost guidelines.