Trump says visiting NY too expensive

President Donald Trump says he has not returned to his New York City home because "going back is very expensive for the country".

Trump told Fox News in an interview on Friday he felt "guilty" when he returned to Trump Tower because authorities close surrounding streets and "I hate to see the New Yorkers with streets closed".

He said he went to his clubs instead because they had "hundreds of acres" and streets stay open.

But Trump said he was always accused of "having fun" or playing golf at his clubs, such as Mar-a-Lago in Palm Beach, Florida.

He said he was always working.

The White House rarely acknowledges when Trump plays golf.

Photos on social media are often the only clue Trump has hit the links.

Trump is scheduled to visit New York City on Thursday.