Friday, October 10, 2025
On Oct 10, 2025, President Trump traveled via helicopter and motorcade to Walter Reed for a routine physical, incurring ~$249k in federal travel and security costs. No leisure/personal outlays reported.
ACTIVITY BREAKDOWN
Presidential motorcade and brief Marine One flight (WH to Walter Reed, return)
President Trump traveled from the White House to Walter Reed National Military Medical Center for a physical exam and routine vaccinations. Standard federal cost estimate: 1.5 cumulative Marine One flight-hrs @ $24,000/hr + two short local motorcades @ $7,500.
Secret Service and staff protective detail (split duty, on-site/off-site)
Protection detail for the President at both the White House (on-site) and off-site while at Walter Reed. Estimated rate: $75,000 at the White House + $75,000 peak off-site for a partial day (half-day each location, based on schedule duration).
Local police assist (Bethesda, MD, activated)
County/city police support for Walter Reed visit. Standard single-day assist rate per Palm Beach/GAO benchmarks.