Michelle Obama's Africa Trip Cost More Than $424,142

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This is an outrage and ridiculous that taxpayers had to pay for this.

Dot of GA 4:43PM April 01, 2013

We CANNOT AFFORD TO HAVE THE OBAMAS IN THE WHITE HOUSE FOR ANOTHER 4 YEARS!!! MICHELLE HAS BEEN EXTREMELY EXTRAVAGANT AND HAS WAY TOOOO MANY PERKS FOR A FIRST LADY WHO DOES ABSOLUTELY NOTHING!!!!

S. WMSN of VA 9:13PM October 14, 2012

Yeah, I'd like to take a little trip with my family to Africa. At a time when everyone is struggling to pay bills the Obama's can find the time to vacation. How nice.

sharon edgington of SC 12:49PM September 26, 2012

I want everyone to know that I am deeply in love with Laura Bush.

Panties of TX 4:42AM September 25, 2012

JW is a GOP group,
as if I pay attention to their lies

nick of CO 4:57PM August 21, 2012

Yeah, Alecia, democrats are never fussy when it comes to cheating taxpayers for their little junkets.

jaybeach of ME 9:48AM August 07, 2012

I just bet this was written by a republican.I am sure that the other presidents do the same thing only the Democrats aren't so picky and condeming,

alecia kottke of MN 9:52AM July 13, 2012

Another Waste of Tax Payers Money by the Obama's is terrible. Our economy is in the tank; and She takes a junket to Africa with her Staff (daughers), hair stylist and family.
She has taken more junkets to Europe in the past--without reimbursement.
Get all you can M. Obama.
This will be her Husband's last term.

c. ward of CA 12:09AM July 08, 2012

I just cannot believe the public is forced to put up with such blanant waste and lack of regard for this public office. For some reason, Obama feels he is on vacation instead of holding the United States' highest office. He has our future in his hands and he is driving the United States into the ground. Unfortunately, it will be WAY too late to do anything about it when the public finally wakes up. When is Obama and family finally going to get out of office and out of our lives. Cannot happen soon enough!

Mary Wendorf of WI 7:46PM June 04, 2012

Queen Elizabeth, who is a Monarch, Sovereign Queen of England takes British Air......jus saying!
The Obamas are a disgrace to our country.....lavish White House parties, entertainment, travel, 'shopping spree's' including large personal entourages! Not saying that as President some 'pomp and circumstance' is not required; however, just think if there was a cap on climbing gas prices, less national and state taxes, maybe some of the other 'little people' could afford a nice vacation, a new dishwasher, and pump some $$$ into our failing economy!!!!! The people who are out of touch with middle America clearly are the Obamas! When did the Mrs. fill her gas tank, or go grocery shopping!

BA Miller-Stacey of NJ 3:07PM April 28, 2012