/// CLASSIFIED: DAILY EXPENDITURE REPORT ///

Tuesday, July 29, 2025

LOCATION: Trump International Golf Links Aberdeen to The White House, Washington, DC

$2.96M for One Day: How Trump's Return From Scottish Golf Trip Cost Enough for 30 Average American Homes

TOTAL TAXPAYER COST

$2,958,350.00

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

On July 29, 2025, Trump's return from Scotland cost taxpayers ~$2.96M: two VC-25A jets for the transatlantic flight, offsite Secret Service, and major Scottish police support for the Aberdeen golf event and departure day.

ACTIVITY BREAKDOWN

International Presidential Flight—RAF Lossiemouth to Joint Base Andrews (VC-25A x2)

$2,598,350.00

Flight hours Scotland to Washington DC (7.3 hours; round up based on typical leg). Formula: VC-25A × 2 (international multi-jet support).

air-transport

Secret Service & Staff (peak off-site coverage)

$300,000.00

High-alert overseas travel day for principal and entourage for both Scottish and US legs, including transfer and site security.

security

Local law enforcement/Police Scotland support

$60,000.00

Cooperation with UK/Scottish police for event perimeter, traffic control, protest management (Operation Roll 2 estimate, single-event day only).

local-police

CLASSIFICATION TAGS

international-travel vc-25a aberdeen air-force-one secret-service law-enforcement golf

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