Michelle Obama’s latest junket is a massive taxpayer-funded trip to tour China with her extended family and staff in tow. What do Americans get from the lavish semi-official vacation other than the warm feeling that the U.S. royal family is receiving international exposure? Not much, as it turns out.
The Daily Mail reports:
- The first lady is taking her mother and daughters to three Chinese cities on a ‘people-to-people exchange’ trip at taxpayer expense
- Only 2 out of 22 events on her calendar will give reporters the chance to hear her speak and do any real reporting – but without interviewing her
- No reporters are allowed to travel with the first lady on her government aircraft
- The White House is declining to say how much the week-long excursion will cost
- Mrs. Obama will appear for photo-ops and public events that are ‘pooled press’ – just one reporter or photographer noting her comings and goings
Even more disturbing is Moochelle’s statement that “It’s very rare that I have the opportunity to travel outside of the United States.”
By July 3, 2013, Michelle Obama had traveled to Britain, France, Germany, Czech Republic, Russia, Italy, Vatican, Ghana, Denmark, Norway, Haiti, Mexico, Spain, Indonesia, Brazil, Chile, El Salvadore, Ireland, Botswana, South Africa, The Bahamas, Senegal, and Tanzania — a total of 14 trips abroad by mid-2013. Seven of these trips are considered personal travel (which may have included Michelle arriving early or staying later).In 2013, American taxpayers spent $1.4 billion on “perks” for the Obamas. In contrast, the British taxpayers were hit with a mere $57.8 million to entertain their royal family.
Sources: Maggies Notebook, The Daily Mail
Photo: DonkeyHotey on Flickr
I agree,she needs schooling how to behave as a 1st lady
SICK WITCH
I FEEL SORRY FOR THE DAUGHTERS
aww pooor mooshelly! i can’t even remember that last time was even able to take a vacation.
I thought she went to Hawaii, Africa,etc…..maybe she thinks those places she traveled to are here in the United States now!!!
The wicked witch of Chicago
what a greedy bitch
I just wish she would stay in one of the countries she visits
So tired of spending money on her and she had the nerve to close OUR White House and keep it closed. Watch the movie “White House Down” if you have not done so already.
Michael LaVaughn Robinson Obama was born a male! It played football for O.S.U. on the home roster of the football team. We have a First Drag Queen shemale and NOT a first lady. WAKE up people!