Sunday, May 18, 2025
On May 18, 2025, President Trump golfed at his Washington DC club. The day's primary taxpayer outlay was in-town Secret Service protection (~$75k), with no confirmed extraordinary security or travel costs.
ACTIVITY BREAKDOWN
Golf trip to Trump National Golf Club Washington DC
Secret Service and staff provide on-site protection for the president during an off-site leisure trip (golf), with typical off-site day rate as indicated by GAO-19-178 and congressional benchmarks. No Marine One or VC-25A (Air Force One) used; motorcade cost unverified and presumed standard/included in Secret Service day rate.
Local law enforcement assist (if activated)
No direct evidence of D.C. police activation or extraordinary city expenditure for this event; included in standard Secret Service daily rate unless further evidence arises.