The White House is framing it as an official event, but the estimated $10 million taxpayer tab covers a trip that directly benefits his private business.
Trump will fly on Air Force One to Scotland for a golf trip. He will spend the weekend at his golf club before attending the opening of a new golf course.
This will cost taxpayers an estimated $10 million. pic.twitter.com/dBzXQXJQxq
— FactPost (@factpostnews) July 25, 2025
Here is the purpose of this $10 million taxpayer funded trip: to participate in the grand opening of a new golf course, the profits from which flow into his own pocket.
The WH is broadcasting this as an official event. pic.twitter.com/umT0MUyR3F
— S.V. Dáte (@svdate) July 29, 2025
Trump has spent about one-third of his presidency visiting his own properties.
-Forbes pic.twitter.com/KPO8GJzrQH— Republicans against Trump (@RpsAgainstTrump) July 29, 2025