Tuesday, August 12, 2025
LOCATION: The White House, Washington, DC
TOTAL TAXPAYER COST
$86,250.00
On Aug. 12, 2025, President Trump stayed at the White House. Routine security/support cost taxpayers an estimated $86K, as confirmed by press briefings and news coverage.
ACTIVITY BREAKDOWN
On-site Secret Service protection and operational support
$75,000.00
Routine daily Secret Service and operational staffing while the President remained at the White House; no indication of off-site surge, based on cost benchmarks and in-window news sources.
security
Incidentals (logistics, minor overtime)
$11,250.00
Incidentals capped at 15% of (security), covering meals, overtime, and support for normal operational days without travel.
incidentals
CLASSIFICATION TAGS
white-house
routine-security