Marco Rubio flew on taxpayer-funded military aircraft to watch son's college football games, costing over $1.2m

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio travelled to Florida to watch his son play college football, the Washington Post reported on November 12, 2026.

The investigation estimated that 23 military aircraft journeys for those trips cost taxpayers more than $1.2 million.

The report noted Rubio is required to use government aircraft for security reasons, and said the frequency of his personal trips has raised questions about taxpayer spending and official accountability.