DNC to pay only part of first lady's Paris-Delaware Trip for son's trial, remaining balance of $200K

The White House and the first lady's office did not respond to a request for comment so whether the difference can and will be paid by a private donor remains unclear. 

Published: June 12, 2024 11:17am

Updated: June 12, 2024 11:20am

Taxpayers will reportedly pay most of first lady Jill Biden's trip last week from Paris to Wilmington, Delaware, to attend Hunter Biden’s trial.

The first lady left June 6 and returned June 7 to resume her official duties during D-Day commemorations.

The government pays for U.S. officials flying on official business, but personal, unofficial travel must reimbursed.

According to the National Taxpayers Union Foundation, the cost of the one-way trip from the airport in Paris to the airport in Wilmington is about $111,500, which would put the roundtrip cost at $223,000.

The Democratic National Committee will reimburse the value of two first-class tickets for the two trips Biden made, according to a DNC spokesperson.

The math shows the DNC will pay $13,310 instead of the full $223,000, which has resulted in "suggestions" by news gathering organization that taxpayers will paid the difference of about $209,690.

The White House and the first lady's office did not respond to a request for comment by ABC News so whether they difference can and will be paid by a private donor remains unclear. 

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