Scotty Starnes's Blog
DECEMBER 27, 2011 · 8:30 AM
It’s not his money and he has no skin in the game.
Via Hawaii Reporter:
Obama’s trip to the island of Oahu has proved much pricier to state and federal taxpayers.In a Hawaii Reporter story published last week, the total cost (based on what is known) for a 17-day round trip vacation to Hawaii for the President and his family and staff and security is an estimated $4,113,038.That includes $3,629,622 for separate travel for the president and his family, $151,200 for housing for security, $72,216 for staff to stay in one of Hawaii’s most luxurious resorts, the Moana Surfrider in Waikiki, and local police protection and ambulance detail for $260,000.
Yes, Mooch and the kids couldn’t wait and didn’t care because they’re not the ones footing the bill for these lavish vacations.
