Sunday, November 2, 2025
Nov. 2, 2025: President Trump departs Palm Beach for DC. Taxpayer costs for Air Force One, security, and local police surpass $860K for the day.
ACTIVITY BREAKDOWN
Air Force One travel (VC-25A) Palm Beach to Andrews
President departed Palm Beach International Airport at 5:30pm and flew on Air Force One (approx. 2.2 flight hours; $177,843/hr, no support factor for domestic, per official FY22 DoD/NTU/GAO/government benchmarks).
Secret Service & staff (peak off-site, Palm Beach)
Provided full-day high-security coverage in Palm Beach for presidential movements, in line with GAO upper-bound cost ($300K/day) for off-site/peak protection during Trump visits, corroborated by local precedent.
Local law enforcement assist
Palm Beach County/City police provided significant security and traffic support during the president's departure, per standing federal reimbursement precedent and local reports.
Incidentals (15% cap on travel+security)
Costs for auxiliary vehicles, unitemized overtime, tactical/drill spend, per federal guideline/incidentals cap (≤15% of direct travel+security expenses).