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Originally posted by Osi: ↑

" How many times has Trump played golf as President of the United States? Since taking office on Jan. 20, 2017, Mr. Trump has reportedly been on the grounds of his golf courses or played golf elsewhere 261 times since becoming President, and that's as of Feb. 2, 2020. "

https://thegolfnewsnet.com/golfnewsnetteam/2020/02/02/how-many-times-president-donald-trump-played-golf-in-office-103836/

The cost Loaded? Maybe $2-3m per day. The whole course has to be cleared for security reasons and the hire cost paid. The security detail occupies many of the rooms which must be paid for along with meals must be paid for at club rates. All of this covers at least the fixed costs (to Trump) of operating the golf resorts. At Mar-a-Lago there is ocean security to add to the cost. I assume there would be a something like a coast guard cutter and some police launches keeping the area clear and billing the US taxpayer as they go.

Obama also played too much golf, but he was a less frequent player than Trump. Importantly, Obama didn't operate or own the resort cash register.

Oh …. there are seasonal profitability considerations as well. Most courses are usually significant loss makers during the colder months but operators aim to cover those losses during high season. In Trump's case he can cover costs (i.e. avoid losses) by filling the establishments with security details and Government guests during his low season visits.

Should presidents other heads of state or prime ministers cost a lot of money to keep safe. The answer is yes but frugality in western democracies is a good look. It's easier and cheaper to secure official residences and retreats (like Camp David) than to jaunt around the place causing massive disruption tax payer cost and third party losses as you go. Public officials should make procurement choices on the basis of value for money and they should avoid conflicts of interest in doing so.

I wonder what Trump's neighbours think?

This whole corrupt charade of profiting from the use of his own resorts when he should be working is a disgrace.

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Why would Mar-A-Largo cost more'n Camp David? He no longer lives in Trump Tower out of consideration for the neighbours.

Obama was a goof off President who went golfing regularly too. Trump has cut WH staff, especially the 1st Lady.
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