JD Vance Tried to Take Son to Golf Lesson on Military Chopper

US Vice President JD Vance is at the center of a controversy after reports emerged that he tried to use a military helicopter to take his young son to a golf lesson. The incident allegedly occurred last week when Vance planned to fly to the golf course at Joint Base Andrews aboard Marine Two, the helicopter designated for the vice president's transport.

The flight was canceled at the last minute due to bad weather, but the very request has sparked discontent within the Secret Service. According to MS NOW, agents assigned to Vance's security detail complain about his last-minute travel requests and report low morale. Sources say agents have expressed concerns internally about the VP and his office pushing for trips and assignments that some consider "inappropriate or even unprecedented use of government resources compared to prior vice presidents."

The cost of such a flight is particularly alarming: according to 2022 Defense Department budget estimates, operating such a helicopter costs taxpayers between $16,000 and $24,600 per hour. Even a short flight to Andrews and back could have cost tens of thousands of dollars, raising questions about the prudent use of public funds.

Vance has previously stated that he is determined not to let his work perks turn him into an "entitled asshole," but this incident seems to contradict his words. Critics are already noting that using military aviation for personal needs, even for a vice president's family, appears inappropriate, especially given the declared focus on budget savings.

Notably, previous vice presidents, including Kamala Harris and Mike Pence, have tried to avoid such situations, limiting the use of official transport to official events only. Now, following leaks to the press, the Secret Service may reconsider the rules for providing helicopters for the personal needs of high-ranking officials.

No official comments have been made yet by the Vice President's office or the Secret Service, but the scandal has already received wide coverage in American media. Whether Vance will face any consequences remains to be seen, but public opinion, judging by social media reactions, leans toward the view that such privileges are inappropriate for a government official.