Marco Rubio says Trump's frequent trips to Florida are a 'burden' on local economy

[NCTraveler]

Florida Sen. Marco Rubio is not happy about how much President Donald Trump's visits to his Mar-a-Lago Club are costing Florida taxpayers.

Rubio took to Twitter Thursday to express his concerns about the burden the president's frequent "winter White House" visits are imposing on the Sunshine State.

According to the Palm Beach Post, which Rubio linked to, Trump's visit last weekend to his Mar-a-Lago resort cost Palm Beach airports nearly $215,000. The number includes $217,000 in lost revenue for one fixed base operator at Palm Beach International Airport and $30,000 in lost business at the nearby Lantana airport.

The head of the Lantana airport, the 10th busiest "general aviation" airport in the country, says that if Trump continues to visit, he will "kill this airport," causing tenants to lose $1 million in just his first year in office.

http://www.orlandoweekly.com/Blogs/archives/2017/02/10/marco-rubio-says-trumps-frequent-trips-to-florida-are-a-burden-on-local-economy

[Eliot Rosewater]

1. I wish the Russians and FBI had not stolen the election.

I really wish they hadnt.

[blue neen]

2. Hey, Marco. How about the cost to the American taxpayers for these trips?

And the cost of security for Florida AND New York City. Mar-a-Lago and Trump Tower.

I'm sure neighbors in both locations are getting sick of the cost and the imposition.

[exboyfil]

3. Here is an article from the Washington Times

detailing Obama's Hawaii vacations. I wonder if they are going to be so interested in Trump going to two expensive locations on a regular basis. Also provided security for 2/3s of the First Family at a remote location for the majority of time.

http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2016/dec/22/obamas-hawaii-christmas-vacations-cost-taxpayers-3/