Monday, May 12, 2025
On May 12, 2025, taxpayer travel costs for Air Force One and support on Trump's Andrews→England trip: approx. $1.1M for flights, security, and motorcades.
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VC-25A (Air Force One) flight: Andrews to RAF Mildenhall
Intercontinental VC-25A flight, estimated 4.3 hours, international with full support (Andrews, DC to RAF Mildenhall, UK), per US government rates. Benchmarked at $177,843/hour × 4.3 hours × 2 (international support).
Secret Service & Support (Peak Off-Site Detail)
Secret Service and federal staff travel/coverage for an overseas presidential visit involving multiple venues and international movements, using upper-bound GAO daily rate.
Local Motorcades and Incidentals
Estimate for multiple ground movements (to/from WH, Andrews, venues abroad, minor incidentals ≤15% cap), rounded within guidelines.