What sequester? Obama's upcoming Africa trip could cost us up to $100 million

Sarah D. | 4:17 PM on June 13, 2013

Remember when President Obama’s 20-day Hawaiian family vacation cost taxpayers an estimated $4 million? As it turns out, that was chicken feed.

The Washington Post is reporting that the First Family’s upcoming trip to Africa could cost the government — and ultimately us taxpayers — between $60 million and $100 million dollars.

Obama family trip to Africa sheds window on huge costs for presidential trips abroad: 14 limos, Navy ship, AF jets http://t.co/xXCGcPux4k

— David Nakamura (@DavidNakamura) June 13, 2013

Africa trip for Potus + Flotus could cost between $60 million to $100 million, in line w/previous presidential trips http://t.co/xXCGcPux4k

— David Nakamura (@DavidNakamura) June 13, 2013

Fiscally irresponsible? You bet. But before you get too upset, consider this: According to WaPo, the Obamas had originally planned to go on safari in Tanzania, but when the newspaper started asking questions about the cost, the White House put the kibosh on that. So, you see, the Obamas are making sacrifices, too! Well, sort of:

Update to our story on Potus Africa trip: WH says Obama will visit Robben Island near S. Africa, which is why safari in Tanzania is off.

— David Nakamura (@DavidNakamura) June 13, 2013

"We do not have a limitless supply of assets … Unfortunately, we couldn’t do both," @jearnest44 says of Robben Island and safari.

— David Nakamura (@DavidNakamura) June 13, 2013

If they admit they don’t “have a limitless supply of assets,” why do they jump at every opportunity to treat American citizens like the White House’s collective piggy bank? When it comes to sympathy, just like our bank accounts, we’re all tapped out — and really ticked off:

Since we r paying for Obama FAMILY trip to Africa can't we just ok a trip to Disneys Animal Kingdom instead?100M for a family trip?Really?

— MyMiamiGirl (@MyMiamiGirl) June 13, 2013