See What You Bought Michelle Obama For Her Birthday This Year Michelle Obama is celebrating her birthday on the beach in Hawaii this year, accompanied by a guard of Secret Service agents. How lovely. Who is paying for her trip? American taxpayers, of course. The New York Times reported that the first lady has been on the island for several days to spend time with friends in advance of her upcoming 50th birthday, taking a break from the demanding lifestyle of the White House. Meanwhile, the president and his two daughters are returning to Washington. The Times reports that the few extra days are part of the presidents birthday gift to his wife. While we dont know the exact cost of this trip, we do know that when she traveled to the islands in 2011, arriving a few days ahead of the president, the White House Dossier website estimated costs as high as $100,000 for the separate travel. That included $60,000 for a separate Air Force jet to carry the first lady to her destination. It represents Obamas mindset perfectly: he gets to generously give Michelle a trip to Hawaii, and taxpayers get to pay. Share if you think were already paying enough for Obama, and dont need to pay for his wife too! 