The US president is condemning ‘waste’ and firing workers – while cashing in by traveling to his own resortsIt’s no secret that Donald Trump loves to golf, especially at his own resorts. But Trump’s habit is costing US taxpayers tens of millions of dollars – even as he decries fraud and claims to slash waste in federal spending.Since he took office, Trump has fired tens of thousands of federal workers and tried to shut down agencies, part of his effort to unilaterally dismantle the government. He has also made seven trips to Florida and the golf courses he owns there. Continue reading...
Donald Trump's frequent golf trips to his own properties cost US taxpayers millions of dollars while he simultaneously cuts jobs and government spending. These trips directly benefit Trump as his businesses charge the US government for housing Secret Service agents and other White House staff, sometimes at inflated rates. During his first term, Trump visited his properties 547 times, costing taxpayers significantly.
