Saturday, November 1, 2025
Nov. 1, 2025: President Trump played golf at his West Palm club and attended a Mar-a-Lago event, with federal security and Palm Beach law enforcement support pushing taxpayer costs over $440K for the day.
ACTIVITY BREAKDOWN
Golf at Trump International Golf Club West Palm Beach
Golf outing by the President at Trump-owned club (includes short motorcade costs, Secret Service, and on-site security per benchmarks; rate rounded for partial-day.
Secret Service and staff (peak off-site)
One-day maximum estimate for security at Mar-a-Lago/Trump golf-related off-site activities per GAO/benchmarks, with press and protest activity.
Local law enforcement assistance
Palm Beach police and sheriff overtime for road closures, motorcade & perimeter security near Mar-a-Lago and golf club (Palm Beach precedent).
Incidentals (capped at 15%)
Auxiliary transport, tactical drills, incidentals capped at 15% of direct travel+security costs per guidelines.