Tuesday, September 30, 2025
Trump's Quantico summit (Sept 30, 2025): Marine One flights + intense peak security, local police costs, and logistics = ~$470K in taxpayer spending for this unprecedented D.C.-area out-of-town event.
ACTIVITY BREAKDOWN
Round-trip travel to Quantico via Marine One
Round-trip presidential transport between White House and Quantico (approx. 1 hour total flight time, using Marine One at published DoD rates).
Secret Service & peak security support (off-site event)
Robust, event-level Secret Service and security staff costs for high-profile, high-attendance off-site event involving all senior military leadership. GAO rates and security reporting confirm upper-tier spending for extraordinary meetings.
Local law enforcement assist (Quantico/Prince William County)
Activation of county, state, and base police support, with local closures, per Palm Beach and Quantico event benchmarks and press accounts.
Incidentals, support services, logistics (capped at 15%)
White House advance, communications, local base hospitality for 800+ VIPs, and key event logistics. Incidentals capped at 15% of (travel + security) as per guidelines and watchdog precedent.