Almost all expenses for campaigns come from the DNC or RNC. Depending on who is in office. Most Presidents do something called "Piggy Backing" The will add a campaign trip into an official trip. That way the campaign pays less. For instance. President flies to Seattle to do an official trip like a town hall, then flies to California for a fundraiser. The DNC will pay for the fuel, and cost of the Airforce One staff for the shorter distance. The only thing that is covered with tax payer money is the protection from the Secret Service. They are salaried, he is always the President and its their job to protect him. Campaigning or not. So no. your tax money does not pay for campaigning.
Whether it was President Bush or President Obama, all presidents must be protected, and all presidents need to campaign sometimes. So, the taxpayers do pay for Air Force One, no matter who the president is, and no matter what he is doing. It should also be noted that most of the time, even when a president is campaigning, he may also combine it with official business. Since the president is the leader of our country, his safety is essential, which is why Air Force One is available to him.
The current president and his family use air force one
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Not all presidents use Air Force One for campaigning. While it is a symbol of presidential power and can be utilized for campaign events, some presidents choose to rely on other means of transportation, such as private jets or commercial flights, especially during election campaigns. The decision often depends on factors like cost, security, and campaign strategy. Ultimately, the use of Air Force One for campaigning is not a requirement, but rather a choice made by each president.
The President does not fly Air Force One- he flies ON Air Force One
If the trip is purely political , the president will pay at least a portion of the cost. The people who travel with him will also pay. Very few trips are purely political. If the trip is for for fun, the government pays .
the president uses air force one because that air port is safe and secured for the president
No. All modern presidents have been given the use of a private plane, called "Air Force One," but it is generally for official business, such as traveling to a summit meeting in a foreign country or attending a meeting about economic development at a location that is distant from the White House. That said, if a president is going to conduct official business and also make a campaign stop along the way, that president will still fly in Air Force One, since it is a safe and secure way for him to travel. But no president uses the presidential plane exclusively for campaigning-- that is not its intended purpose.
Air Force One will remain Air Force One no matter who the President is.
Air Force One is the Air Traffic Control call sign for any aircraft carrying the president. Air Force Two can be an identical aircraft, carrying the Vice President.