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President-elect Donald Trump has announced he will once again forgo the annual $450,000 presidential salary during his upcoming term.
This mirrors his decision from his previous term, where he notably donated his salary to various government agencies and initiatives, reflecting his intention to serve without personal financial gain.
Speaking in an interview with leftist hack Kristen Welker, Trump made it clear that his decision to reject the presidential salary is not driven by financial need, but by a desire to lead by example and reduce government expenditure.
Kristen Welker: Are you planning to accept a salary as President?
President Trump: I’m not going to accept a salary, no. I’m giving up a lot of money. 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.
Kristen Welker: You did accept the pension, correct?
President Trump: I don’t think so.
Kristen Welker: You didn’t accept your pension?
President Trump: I don’t think I accepted anything. The President gets about $450,000 a year, and I didn’t take it.
Leftist hack Welker, who failed to offer even a moment of gratitude for Trump’s selfless act, quickly shifted to a question about Trump’s pension.
However, Trump was quick to interject, highlighting the lack of recognition for his generous decision—something that should have been celebrated, but was largely ignored by the mainstream media.
Kristen Welker: I want to ask you again about—
Pres. Trump: By the way, I got no credit for that. That’s okay.
Kristen Welker: Well, I am asking you about it for that reason. I think it’s notable you’re not going to accept a salary.
Pres. Trump: I didn’t, and I’m not going to.
Pres. Trump: I don’t believe I got any credit for that, but I just feel for me, it’s a nice thing to do.
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Trump says he again will not take a salary! Man of the people! pic.twitter.com/RmbhiHfvAQ
— David J Harris Jr (@DavidJHarrisJr) December 9, 2024
Trump’s decision to forgo the salary during his first term was part of his broader commitment to fiscal responsibility. Rather than keeping the $400,000 annual compensation, he donated it to various federal agencies, including the National Park Service and the Department of Education, helping support key government functions while setting a strong example of selfless public service.
Throughout his presidency, Trump’s net worth remained robust at an estimated $2.3 billion, a far cry from the financial trajectories of other former presidents, who saw their wealth skyrocket post-office.
For comparison, former President Bill Clinton entered the White House with a net worth of $1.3 million in 1993. By the time he left office, that figure had swelled to around $120 million, according to Newsweek.
Similarly, Barack Obama started his presidency in 2009 with a modest net worth of $1.3 million but saw it grow to approximately $70 million after his time in office.
Whether the fake news mainstream media acknowledges it or not, Trump continues to lead by example—putting America first in every sense of the word.
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