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How many vacations has Michelle Obama taken so far while in the white house?
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WAAAY more that we can afford!
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Who among first ladies has taken most vacations?
This is a difficult question to answer, since (with a very few exceptions) most First Ladies only take vacations with their husband the president; thus, it is usually not their choice when they go on vacation. By that criterion, Laura Bush would have taken the largest number of vacation days in the modern era, since she accompanied her husband George W. Bush to their ranch in Crawford Texas very frequently. But if you are responding to an internet myth that Michelle Obama has taken more vacations than any other first lady, it is not true. In fact, just about every modern first lady has been accused of taking too many vacations or spending too much money. There is no evidence that Mrs. Obama has taken any more vacations than other first ladies.
What US president has taken most vacations?
George W. Bush or Barack Obama
Can Michelle Obama play piano?
No, she hasn't taken any lessons.
How many vacation days has Michelle Obama taken to this date?
180 days
How many vacation days has Michelle Obama taken since her husband was president?
88
Was Michelle Obama ordered to pay the government for vacations she has taken?
No, this is an internet myth, spread by people who dislike the president and his wife. The truth is that many First Ladies have been called extravagant or criticized for allegedly spending too much money. But Mrs. Obama is no more extravagant than her predecessors. And no, she was never "ordered" to pay the government for her vacations. All presidents and their families take vacations, and there is an allowance they are given. But after her trip to Spain, Mrs. Obama voluntarily reimbursed the treasury for some expenses that were not directly related to herself and her children (she had invited several family friends along).
How much travel expenses has Michelle Obama made this year on tax payers money?
Travel expenses for the President and his family are not announced. The reason given is security. If costs were given, people might be able to deduce what security was taken. She pays some of the expense of her vacations, but the exact cost is not announced.
How many vacations or time on TV or self promotional days has Obama taken since he's been president?
over 100!. shame how he spends our money!:(
How many vacations Michelle Obama taken?
First, it should be noted that nearly every modern First Lady has been accused of taking too many vacations, or wasting taxpayer money, or being big spenders. It should also be noted that in the modern age, a First Lady is often regarded much like a visiting dignitary or an emissary from the US, they may be "on vacation" but they are also working. For example, when Mrs. Obama attended the London Olympics in 2012, for example, she was not vacationing-- she led a U.S. delegation and had diplomatic meetings in addition to watching the games. And her vacation trip to Spain in 2010 included a dinner with the King and Queen of Spain and the royal family. In addition, many of the claims from partisan websites that Mrs. Obama spent millions and charged it to the taxpayers are false or exaggerated, according to fact-checkers like snopes.com and factcheck.org. (In the pre-internet era, the same exaggerated claims were made of other First Ladies, notably Jackie Kennedy and Nancy Reagan.) That said, most of Michelle Obama's vacations were taken with her husband and children. The First Family went to Hawaii for a vacation in late 2011; they also rented a home on the island of Martha's Vineyard (Massachusetts) for ten days in 2009, 2010 and 2011 for a summer vacation. They also spent some private time at Camp David (Maryland) in 2012, rather than go away in the midst of the campaign. Newspaper reports said that the total number of vacations taken by the First Family the four years Mr. Obama has been in office was nine, including summer and winter breaks, as well as individual visits to Camp David. It was also noted that this is far fewer vacation breaks than several other presidents of the modern era have taken. And as mentioned earlier, Michelle (along with Sasha and Malia) has taken trips to Spain, South Africa, and England.
How many vacations has Michelle Obama taken?
First, it should be noted that nearly every modern First Lady has been accused of taking too many vacations, or wasting taxpayer money, or being big spenders. It should also be noted that in the modern age, a First Lady is often regarded much like a visiting dignitary or an emissary from the US, they may be "on vacation" but they are also working. For example, when Mrs. Obama attended the London Olympics in 2012, for example, she was not vacationing-- she led a U.S. delegation and had diplomatic meetings in addition to watching the games. And her vacation trip to Spain in 2010 included a dinner with the King and Queen of Spain and the royal family. In addition, many of the claims from partisan websites that Mrs. Obama spent millions and charged it to the taxpayers are false or exaggerated, according to fact-checkers like snopes.com and factcheck.org. (In the pre-internet era, the same exaggerated claims were made of other First Ladies, notably Jackie Kennedy and Nancy Reagan.) That said, most of Michelle Obama's vacations were taken with her husband and children. The First Family went to Hawaii for a vacation in late 2011; they also rented a home on the island of Martha's Vineyard (Massachusetts) for ten days in 2009, 2010 and 2011 for a summer vacation. They also spent some private time at Camp David (Maryland) in 2012, rather than go away in the midst of the campaign. Newspaper reports said that the total number of vacations taken by the First Family the four years Mr. Obama has been in office was nine, including summer and winter breaks, as well as individual visits to Camp David. It was also noted that this is far fewer vacation breaks than several other presidents of the modern era have taken. And as mentioned earlier, Michelle (along with Sasha and Malia) has taken trips to Spain, South Africa, and England.
Obama has taken more vacation then any other president?
Not hardly. According to CBS News White House correspondent Mark Knoller, considered the unofficial presidential statistician, Obama has taken nine vacations since taking office. By the end of August, 2010, Knoller said, Obama willl have spent 48 days on vacation since he became president on January 20, 2009. According to Knoller, President George W. Bush spent 879 days on holiday during his eight years in office. -- Considering that there are 105 weekends in a year. 840 of those 879 days were just weekends. You know, when EVERYBODY takes off. Which are counted in that "Stat" So, Bush took quite a few LESS vacations than you are trying to say he did.
Does Michelle Obama despise The US?
Certainly not. This is an old myth from 2008, when something she said to praise those who had chosen her husband as the nominee was taken out of context and then used as "proof" that she hates America. Michelle Obama has a long history of philanthropy and generosity, and she has supported causes that benefit many Americans (including the poor, military families, and children in the inner city); there is absolutely no evidence that she "despises" her country. There are many internet myths that have been spread about both Barack and Michelle Obama. It is understandable that not everyone agrees with them or even likes them. But there is no reason to question their patriotism or their loyalty to the United States.
