They pay the same every other president and his family paid. Did all the rest upset you...W? Clinton? HWB? Reagan? Ford? Or is it just President Obama and his family?
The thing I find interesting is the Obamas haven’t spent a single Christmas in the White House. If I had two little girls I couldn’t imagine anything more wonderful for them than to experience, at least, one Christmas in the White House.
Remember how Republican Presidents have to be so concerned with "optics"? But of course he media would NEVER do a side-by-side photo of Michelle on vacation and a homeless family. That's reserved for Republicans.
Did you voice your displeasure with this through all presidencies? Not always.
W’s? No
Clinton’s? Yes
George H.W.’s? I don't think so.
Reagan’s? I'm sure not, but it was a long time ago.
Ford’s? a longer time ago, I have no idea!
Or is it just the present occupant? No. I am only "upset" with paying for the "extras"...like taking multiple separate flights...and extended travel destinations requiring multiple accompanying security details...etc.
Once the plans are in hand, I don't suppose it really matters who else "tags along" (we're already paying for Air Force One, etc.)...but I don't recall any Presidential families other than the Clintons and the Obamas taking "vacation" trips separately, or creating opportunities to travel extensively overseas, with or without family...