Wednesday, March 12, 2025
On Mar 12, 2025, President Trump's St. Patrick's events (White House, Capitol) cost taxpayers an estimated $85,000—mainly for routine Secret Service and DC motorcade support. No extraordinary travel or outside police activation.
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On-site Secret Service & Staff (White House + US Capitol)
Daily cost for routine protection of the president during official duties at the White House and for a short off-site Capitol visit per standard budget benchmarks. No evidence of peak off-site security activation or foreign travel/large event surges.
Motorcade movements (White House → Capitol → White House)
Local motorcade cost for two short DC legs. No reported extraordinary security, local police mobilization, or notable traffic disruption costs. Benchmarked at high end of short-trip rate per event formulas.