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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