Quote:Wonder how much of that is money we pay to the secret service whether the President is in Washington or not.  

 

Also pretty sure that the President is responsible to pay for housing, food, etc.. for his family.  At least according to a Washington Post article:

http://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/f...story.html


 

This administration is probably not footing the bill for the entourage they're toting around with them.  When the first lady goes on a luxury excursion with friends and family, makes one public appearance on the trip, and it's called an official visit.  We pick up the tab. 

 

Keep in mind that when Air Force One leaves DC, there's a 2nd plane that trails it in the event there are any mechanical issues.  When the Obama's go on vacation to places like Hawaii or Martha's Vineyard, they have a tendency to take separate jets, each of which needs a trailer, so you can have 4 jets flying from DC to Hawaii or New England for a royal vacation.  That's why it costs so much to operate Air Force One and the rest of the presidential jet fleet.  Everything is doubled. 

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