Yes you read that headline correctly. Barack Obama is headed off to Hawaii for a 17 day long vacation...17 days. Apparently his 10 day swanky Martha's Vineyard vacation back in August just wasn't enough. No wonder Obama likes Europe so much, he acts just like them. This will be Obama's 10th vacation in three years as president.
While most Americans are lucky to get a few weeks of holiday every year, it seems the country’s leader gets a little more freedom in the matter.
President Barack Obama has announced his Christmas vacation to Hawaii – for a staggering 17-day trip.
Obama, who visited the island just two weeks ago for an economic summit, will head to Honolulu on Saturday December 17 until Monday January 2.
And the cost:
The President's family covers the cost of a private beach front residence in Kailua, Oahu, for their vacation - a ‘Winter White House’ that costs up to $3,500 a day, or $75,000 a month.
But the local and federal taxpayers help pay the bill for travel and security.
Last year the trip cost more than $1 million,according to the Hawaii Reporter.
Say it with me: Out. of. touch.
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