And let’s get real, folks, Donald Trump is basically treating the presidency like his own personal golf vacation, and we’re all just along for the ride (literally, on Air Force One, which is probably stocked with golf balls and golf clubs at this point). I mean, who needs policy meetings when you can hit the links, right? It’s not like the country is burning or anything (oh wait, it kind of is).
But seriously, Trump‘s love of golf is costing us a pretty penny – to the tune of over $18 million since he regained the presidency, according to a HuffPost analysis. That’s like, a lot of golf carts and golf shoes. And don’t even get me started on the carbon footprint of all those flights to his Florida courses – it’s like he’s trying to single-handedly destroy the environment (or at least, the environmental protection efforts of the previous administration).
And what’s with the secrecy surrounding his golf trips, anyway? I mean, I get it, Trump doesn’t want to be bothered with, you know, actual work, but can’t he just be transparent about his golf schedule? It’s not like it’s a national security issue (although, who knows, maybe it is – maybe he’s using his golf games to negotiate secret deals with foreign leaders).
But I digress – back to the costs. According to a 2019 Government Accountability Office report, each trip to Mar-a-Lago costs a whopping $3,383,250 (in 2017 dollars, no less). That’s like, a lot of caviar and champagne (which, let’s be real, is probably what Trump is serving at these golf games). And don’t even get me started on the military equipment and law enforcement costs – it’s like he’s using his golf trips as an excuse to militarize the country (or at least, the surrounding areas of his golf courses).
And what’s with the photo ops with Fox News reporters? Is Trump trying to create some kind of propaganda campaign to make us all think he’s actually working? Newsflash, Trump: we’re not buying it (except, of course, for the Trump merchandise – that’s still selling like hotcakes, I’m sure).
But hey, at least Trump is consistent, right? I mean, he’s been golfing non-stop since he regained the presidency, and it’s not like he’s going to stop anytime soon (unless, of course, he gets impeached – but let’s not get ahead of ourselves here). So, go ahead and take golf lessons, Trump – we’ll just be over here, footing the bill for your golf vacation.