Friday, July 11, 2025
On July 11, 2025, Trump flew to Texas for disaster response, then to Bedminster—federal outlays were ~$1.53M for Air Force One, security, motorcades, and support.
ACTIVITY BREAKDOWN
VC-25A (Air Force One) flights: Andrews–San Antonio–Newark
Total 5.7 flight hours (2.6 h Andrews→TX, 3.1 h TX→Newark) using $177,843/hr DoD/GAO rate. Schedules and in-window news confirm direct presidential travel for Texas disaster response and then Bedminster arrival.
Motorcade/ground transport (multiple cities)
Motorcade deployments in DC, Kerrville/San Antonio area (with significant presidential convoy, news visuals, and pool confirmations), and New Jersey (airport to Bedminster) – approx. $10,000 per metro area, rounded.
Secret Service, White House, and support (peak off-site day)
Peak, multi-site security detail and staffing due to high-alert Texas disaster visit and travel to New Jersey, following GAO-19-178 benchmarks for off-site presidential trips with large public event and out-of-state movement.
Incidentals and logistics
Capped at 15% of combined travel and security/ground expenses (benchmarks). Covers on-site incidentals, shelter rental/communications, additional operational and contingency costs per major active federal disaster trip.