Saturday, October 18, 2025
On Oct 18, 2025, Trump spent the day at Mar-a-Lago and Trump International Golf Club. Federal costs for security, police, and motorcade operations in Palm Beach topped $370k.
ACTIVITY BREAKDOWN
Secret Service & staff (peak off-site security)
Secret Service and White House support staff for a day at an off-site location (peak rate per GAO). Applies during the President's full day at Mar-a-Lago and local travel to his golf club.
Local law enforcement assist
Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office activation for presidential motorcade routes, road closures, and perimeter security during President Trump's motorcade movements to/from the golf club and Mar-a-Lago.
Motorcade operations (Mar-a-Lago – Trump International Golf Club)
Use of presidential motorcade (including security sweep) between Mar-a-Lago and Trump International Golf Club, both directions; covers all short ground trips for the day.