Thursday, May 15, 2025
May 15, 2025: Trump transits from Doha to Abu Dhabi for a state visit with multiple events. International Air Force One flight, peak security, and incidentals for the day's presidential travel estimated at $1.2M+ USD.
ACTIVITY BREAKDOWN
VC-25A (Air Force One) flight: Doha→Abu Dhabi + intra-UAE motorcade
Flight time from Doha to Abu Dhabi: approx. 1.1 hours × $177,843 × support factor 2 (international with support fleet), plus estimated local motorcade and transfer costs (rounded for full coverage).
Secret Service and US Staff: Peak International, Off-Site
Peak off-site Secret Service and staff protection per GAO-19-178 and concurrent reports ($300k/day for overseas/major international transit outside US soil).
Incidentals and Federal Travel Per Diem (capped)
Capped at 15% of (air travel + security) in alignment with GAO/NTU standards, to cover incidentals for global travel, logistics, communications and diplomatic support. Intra-state/official events, multiple site visits, and international hospitality logistics included in estimate.