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Looking at wasteful government spending, here are my best guesses on what taxpayers are on the hook for when Trump goes to the Super Bowl this weekend. 🧵👇
February 7, 2025 at 10:16 PM
While President Musk, Trump & the @GOP talk about cutting government waste, taxpayers are footing a $15M+ bill for Donald to attend a football game.
Is this fiscally responsible? 🧐
Share if you think taxpayers deserve better! 🔄💰
Is this fiscally responsible? 🧐
Share if you think taxpayers deserve better! 🔄💰
February 7, 2025 at 9:59 PM
While President Musk, Trump & the @GOP talk about cutting government waste, taxpayers are footing a $15M+ bill for Donald to attend a football game.
Is this fiscally responsible? 🧐
Share if you think taxpayers deserve better! 🔄💰
Is this fiscally responsible? 🧐
Share if you think taxpayers deserve better! 🔄💰
Total Estimated Cost to Taxpayers for Trump to attend the Super Bowl
🏈
Secret Service: $7M–$10M
Air Travel/Motorcade: $4M–$5M
Stadium Security: $2M+
Airspace Protection: $1M+
Local Law Enforcement: $1M+
📉 TOTAL: $15M–$20M+ of government spending!
🏈
Secret Service: $7M–$10M
Air Travel/Motorcade: $4M–$5M
Stadium Security: $2M+
Airspace Protection: $1M+
Local Law Enforcement: $1M+
📉 TOTAL: $15M–$20M+ of government spending!
February 7, 2025 at 9:59 PM
Total Estimated Cost to Taxpayers for Trump to attend the Super Bowl
🏈
Secret Service: $7M–$10M
Air Travel/Motorcade: $4M–$5M
Stadium Security: $2M+
Airspace Protection: $1M+
Local Law Enforcement: $1M+
📉 TOTAL: $15M–$20M+ of government spending!
🏈
Secret Service: $7M–$10M
Air Travel/Motorcade: $4M–$5M
Stadium Security: $2M+
Airspace Protection: $1M+
Local Law Enforcement: $1M+
📉 TOTAL: $15M–$20M+ of government spending!
Local Police & Emergency Services costs so Trump can attend the Super Bowl
🚔🚑
Overtime for hundreds of officers
Roadblocks, traffic control, SWAT teams
Increased EMT & fire department presence
Crowd control measures
💰 Estimated Cost: $1M+
🚔🚑
Overtime for hundreds of officers
Roadblocks, traffic control, SWAT teams
Increased EMT & fire department presence
Crowd control measures
💰 Estimated Cost: $1M+
February 7, 2025 at 9:59 PM
Local Police & Emergency Services costs so Trump can attend the Super Bowl
🚔🚑
Overtime for hundreds of officers
Roadblocks, traffic control, SWAT teams
Increased EMT & fire department presence
Crowd control measures
💰 Estimated Cost: $1M+
🚔🚑
Overtime for hundreds of officers
Roadblocks, traffic control, SWAT teams
Increased EMT & fire department presence
Crowd control measures
💰 Estimated Cost: $1M+
Airspace & Military Protection so Trump can attend the
Super Bowl
✈️🛑
FAA enforces a temporary no-fly zone
Fighter jets on standby (F-16s/F-22s)
Drone & counter-terror surveillance
Air traffic control rerouting
💰 Estimated Cost: $1M+
Super Bowl
✈️🛑
FAA enforces a temporary no-fly zone
Fighter jets on standby (F-16s/F-22s)
Drone & counter-terror surveillance
Air traffic control rerouting
💰 Estimated Cost: $1M+
February 7, 2025 at 9:59 PM
Airspace & Military Protection so Trump can attend the
Super Bowl
✈️🛑
FAA enforces a temporary no-fly zone
Fighter jets on standby (F-16s/F-22s)
Drone & counter-terror surveillance
Air traffic control rerouting
💰 Estimated Cost: $1M+
Super Bowl
✈️🛑
FAA enforces a temporary no-fly zone
Fighter jets on standby (F-16s/F-22s)
Drone & counter-terror surveillance
Air traffic control rerouting
💰 Estimated Cost: $1M+
Stadium Security Upgrades so Trump can attend the
Super Bowl
Full metal detectors & bomb sweeps
No-fly zone enforcement
Extra security checkpoints
VIP skybox lockdown
Snipers positioned around the venue
💰 Estimated Cost: $2M+
Super Bowl
Full metal detectors & bomb sweeps
No-fly zone enforcement
Extra security checkpoints
VIP skybox lockdown
Snipers positioned around the venue
💰 Estimated Cost: $2M+
February 7, 2025 at 9:59 PM
Stadium Security Upgrades so Trump can attend the
Super Bowl
Full metal detectors & bomb sweeps
No-fly zone enforcement
Extra security checkpoints
VIP skybox lockdown
Snipers positioned around the venue
💰 Estimated Cost: $2M+
Super Bowl
Full metal detectors & bomb sweeps
No-fly zone enforcement
Extra security checkpoints
VIP skybox lockdown
Snipers positioned around the venue
💰 Estimated Cost: $2M+
Air Travel & Motorcade Costs so Trump can attend the
Super Bowl
Air Force One: $200K–$250K per hour
Support planes for vehicles/staff
Road closures & SWAT teams
10–20 vehicle motorcade
Local law enforcement overtime
💰 Estimated Cost: $4M–$5M
Super Bowl
Air Force One: $200K–$250K per hour
Support planes for vehicles/staff
Road closures & SWAT teams
10–20 vehicle motorcade
Local law enforcement overtime
💰 Estimated Cost: $4M–$5M
February 7, 2025 at 9:59 PM
Air Travel & Motorcade Costs so Trump can attend the
Super Bowl
Air Force One: $200K–$250K per hour
Support planes for vehicles/staff
Road closures & SWAT teams
10–20 vehicle motorcade
Local law enforcement overtime
💰 Estimated Cost: $4M–$5M
Super Bowl
Air Force One: $200K–$250K per hour
Support planes for vehicles/staff
Road closures & SWAT teams
10–20 vehicle motorcade
Local law enforcement overtime
💰 Estimated Cost: $4M–$5M
Secret Service for Trump to attend the Super Bowl
🕵️♂️🚨
Advanced security team
Bomb squad & K-9 units
On-site agents & snipers
Counter-surveillance teams
Medical response unit
Secure lodging & per diems
💰 Estimated Cost: $7M-$10M
🕵️♂️🚨
Advanced security team
Bomb squad & K-9 units
On-site agents & snipers
Counter-surveillance teams
Medical response unit
Secure lodging & per diems
💰 Estimated Cost: $7M-$10M
February 7, 2025 at 9:59 PM
Secret Service for Trump to attend the Super Bowl
🕵️♂️🚨
Advanced security team
Bomb squad & K-9 units
On-site agents & snipers
Counter-surveillance teams
Medical response unit
Secure lodging & per diems
💰 Estimated Cost: $7M-$10M
🕵️♂️🚨
Advanced security team
Bomb squad & K-9 units
On-site agents & snipers
Counter-surveillance teams
Medical response unit
Secure lodging & per diems
💰 Estimated Cost: $7M-$10M
But he was great on MTV Road Rules
January 30, 2025 at 5:15 PM
But he was great on MTV Road Rules
Eric’s gonna be pissed when Tiffany gets a meme coin before him
January 20, 2025 at 1:25 AM
Eric’s gonna be pissed when Tiffany gets a meme coin before him
I think Thune, Cornyn, and a dozen or so other GOP Senators would kill RDS.
November 21, 2024 at 9:16 PM
I think Thune, Cornyn, and a dozen or so other GOP Senators would kill RDS.
After this week, why would RDS use political capital on him?
November 21, 2024 at 9:11 PM
After this week, why would RDS use political capital on him?
Appointment or election?
Can't imagine RD using political capital on Gaetz.
And Gaetz in election is the best case for Dem praying to steal a seat.
Can't imagine RD using political capital on Gaetz.
And Gaetz in election is the best case for Dem praying to steal a seat.
November 21, 2024 at 5:55 PM
Appointment or election?
Can't imagine RD using political capital on Gaetz.
And Gaetz in election is the best case for Dem praying to steal a seat.
Can't imagine RD using political capital on Gaetz.
And Gaetz in election is the best case for Dem praying to steal a seat.