Doesn't mean there weren't any. That's my point. Are Obama's costs that much higher than Bush or Clinton to indicate he's abusing the privledge? Or are they all about the same.
I’ve seen those figures, although I do not have them at hand. Obama and Biden have far outspent W. It is not possible to compare Reagan and bush without a lot of MATH because the difference in price of jet fuel and inflation in general. But, it stands to reason that it costs less to vacation at your own home (Santa Barbara Ranch, Kennebunkport, ME, and Crawford, TX ranch) than it does to gallivant to Martha’s Vinyard and Hawaii for a month each time — with a separate flight for your dogs.
Of course Clinton got a sweet deal at his NY mansion in retirement where he charges rent to the SS to live in the guest house. The SS pays rent that more than offsets the mortgage payment. So, it’s a profit making endeavor.
Actually this article explains her 'frugality'.