President Trump will forgo a salary once again during his second term as president, noting that no other president with the exception of George Washington has ever done it.
Trump made the announcement in an exchange with awkward NBC News reporter Kristen Welker, who clearly wasn’t impressed.
“I’m not going to accept a salary, no. I’m giving up a lot of money,” Trump told Welker, adding “Do you know what amazed me? Maybe this isn’t right, but other than George Washington—and they’re not sure about that—every President has accepted their salary except me.”
“You did accept the pension, correct?” Welker followed up, trying to catch Trump out.
“I don’t think so,” he responded, adding “I don’t think I accepted anything. The President gets about $450,000 a year, and I didn’t take it.”
Welker then just ignored Trump and attempted to move on, but he wasn’t having that.
“By the way, I got no credit for that. That’s okay,” he stated, adding “I don’t believe I got any credit for that, but I just feel for me, it’s a nice thing to do.”
Trump says he will forgo the $450,000 per year presidential salary again. This propagandist tries to ignore him and move on. He wasn't having that. ? pic.twitter.com/GPlCGkzKZ1
— m o d e r n i t y (@ModernityNews) December 10, 2024
Trump's refusal to take a salary or pension proves his dedication to serving the country, not lining his pockets. It’s a stark contrast to the corrupt political class who only care about their own gains.
— HumanDilemma (@HumanDilemma_) December 9, 2024
Last term he donated it! Wonder who he will donate it to now!!!
— Just Bethany (@CrushMSM) December 9, 2024
While most in government emerge with millions, Trump has forfeited (and been stripped of) millions in order to serve.
— Waymore Woke (@MozarkMike) December 9, 2024
Trump refusing his salary and pension is a rare move in politics. Love him or hate him, it’s a statement that he’s in this for more than just personal gain—and that deserves some recognition.
— Daniel Gabai (@DanielGabai_) December 9, 2024
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There is no such creature as a journalist. They have fallen into myth and legend. What we have today are urnalists.
“Reporters” have forgotten the definition of their job. Report what Trump said and keep your worthless opinions to yourself!!
Hooray for patriot Trump!!!!!!!!
I don’t even know why he passes the time of day talking to ‘interviewers’ that clearly hate his guts. You can detect the deep hostility in this Kirsty one’s facial expressions and general body language.
I would insult and belittle people like her to their faces by telling them I have better things to do than waste precious time trying to interact with him/her, when there are so many other more friendly reporters from various other networks that would jump at the chance of having me even take the time to conduct interviews with their staff reporters.
If only our millionaire UK politicians would follow his example. Fat chance.
Why take a salary when he gets more fleecing the taxpayers with his billing for travel etc.
Right, because Biden, Harris and their huge entourage paid for all their own expenses didn’t they? Idiot.
There are none that fleece the taxpayers with their endless trips and vacations like Democrats do.