Trump Won't Take Presidential Salary, Promises Only To Take $1

By Kenza Moller

 

During a pre-taped interview with CBS News' "60 Minutes" that aired on Sunday night, President-elect Donald Trump promised he wouldn't take the presidential salary, saying it wasn't "a big deal" for him.

 

This isn't the first time Trump had said he would forgo the $400,000-a-year presidential salary — it was a frequent promise he made during his campaign, as well. If he keeps his promise, Trump would become the third president to give up the presidential salary.

 

"No, I'm not going to take the salary. I'm not taking it," he told CBS host Lesley Stahl during his first interview since the election. "I think I have to by law take $1, so I'll take $1 a year."

 

Trump also told Stahl that he'd be skipping out on his regular vacations once he made it to the White House. "There's just so much to be done," he said, with his wife Melania nodding next to him.

 

Full story: https://www.romper.com/p/trump-wont-take-presidential-salary-promises-only-to-take-dollar1-22553

 

-- ROMPER 2016-11-14

 

 

He may regret not taking vacations

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The salary would be peanuts to the guy, the status will be worth a lot more to him..

As long as he doesn't end up like one of the other two presidents who gave up their salaries..

 

 

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He could always donate it to the Clinton Foundation

 

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1 hour ago, transam said:

The salary would be peanuts to the guy, the status will be worth a lot more to him..

Me thinks he'll do well enough with the corporate tax cuts he's got in mind. 

1 hour ago, transam said:

The salary would be peanuts to the guy, the status will be worth a lot more to him..

That is a surprising figure??? I would have thought a position with that much responsibility would be worth more than $400K. His chief of staff and other senior public servants are on a great deal more than that.

 

$400K would hardly pay for his (and Family's) White House meals which I believe the President is liable for.

8 minutes ago, bdenner said:

That is a surprising figure??? I would have thought a position with that much responsibility would be worth more than $400K. His chief of staff and other senior public servants are on a great deal more than that.

 

$400K would hardly pay for his (and Family's) White House meals which I believe the President is liable for.

For sure, but anyone who campaigns to be Prezzy must be 'loaded' in the first place..

23 minutes ago, transam said:

For sure, but anyone who campaigns to be Prezzy must be 'loaded' in the first place..

I don't think Obama was that rich when he ran for president????  Not poor, but not like the Clintons or Trumps.

1 minute ago, craigt3365 said:

I don't think Obama was that rich when he ran for president????  Not poor, but not like the Clintons or Trumps.

Those who 'go for it' most certainly know the cost and taking the financial gamble to be in the worlds no.1 position....I thought about it but was told I wasn't born there....Drat.....

2 minutes ago, transam said:

Those who 'go for it' most certainly know the cost and taking the financial gamble to be in the worlds no.1 position....I thought about it but was told I wasn't born there....Drat.....

You and Arnie! LOL

I'm sure that after he lifts sanctions on Russia his buddy Putin will see to it that the Trump family gets business opportunities in Moscow that pay a lot better than the President's salary. 

 

Of course Trump will insist this isn't corruption or conflict of interests, he'll call it smart, like tax evasion.

I don't think Obama was that rich when he ran for president????  Not poor, but not like the Clintons or Trumps.

The Clintons were not quite white trash but didn't start with much. Most of the money they made was derived from government jobs or government contacts.

Just now, ttthailand said:

The Clintons were not quite white trash but didn't start with much. Most of the money they made was derived from government jobs or government contacts.

Yes, the Clintons started out relatively rich, but not as rich as they are now! LOL

Comforting  to know that the USA will be the plaything of a man with "nothing to lose".

probably rejecting it just so he doesn't have to show his real taxes.

rock star. if you are not successful enough to be self funded you should not be president. come on man, dont let us down.

3 hours ago, craigt3365 said:

I don't think Obama was that rich when he ran for president????  Not poor, but not like the Clintons or Trumps.

 

Bill Clinton went in with nothing but Hillary had investments worth between $350,000 and $1 million and they came out with $100 million.

Bush Jr went in an oil tycoon and came out with $23 million but that is no doubt just how much of his worth he pays taxes on.

Obama went in with $1.3 million and is now worth $7 million.

Trump is going in with $3.5 billion and a pledge to give himself a substantial tax break.

4 hours ago, bdenner said:

That is a surprising figure??? I would have thought a position with that much responsibility would be worth more than $400K. His chief of staff and other senior public servants are on a great deal more than that.

 

$400K would hardly pay for his (and Family's) White House meals which I believe the President is liable for.

 

I'm fairly sure KFC would probably feed him for nothing for the publicity.

 

 

6 hours ago, transam said:

The salary would be peanuts to the guy, the status will be worth a lot more to him..

Thats been the name of the game all along. Trump Presidential Hotels. Feel like a president for a night no Melania included. 

27 minutes ago, Shawn0000 said:

 

Bill Clinton went in with nothing but Hillary had investments worth between $350,000 and $1 million and they came out with $100 million.

Bush Jr went in an oil tycoon and came out with $23 million but that is no doubt just how much of his worth he pays taxes on.

Obama went in with $1.3 million and is now worth $7 million.

Trump is going in with $3.5 billion and a pledge to give himself a substantial tax break.

Its obvious politics is not for the poor and faint of heart. A good read is a letter/poem sent to the opinion column of a well known Bangkok Newspaper by Leo Bourne Saturday November 12th edition. 

9 minutes ago, Chicog said:

 

I'm fairly sure KFC would probably feed him for nothing for the publicity.

 

 

KFC better kick in an endorsement to Trump

7 hours ago, Slaps said:

 

 

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He could always donate it to the Clinton Foundation

 

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donating his 4 year salary 1.6 million to the clinton foundation can get hillarys endorsement, and love.

Came out of Trump's blowhole...gotta be true! 

He can donate the 400k to me...just kidding. Really that's not a awful lot concidering all the crap they have to deal with.

I wonder what will happen to home brew made at WH as.the Donald doesn't drink and has.no beer on his jet.

 

refusing the salary is symbolic, though trump is no ghandi, ghandi indeed gave up many luxuries he ad and could have had as a uk educated attorney.

By law he has to take the money he then can donate if he wants. JFK did this but doubt Trump would do it, because he would have to show his taxes to prove that he donated the money. He dose not know anything just runs his mouth to tell people what they want hear. Le Bear

Move over and make room for one more on the Clown Car. Ivana wants to be ambassador to Czechia They are coming out of the woodwork. 

Well I  have made more salary than that so it surprises me as well.

And meanwhile, michelle is nicking as much cutlery and moveable furniture as she can spirit away :)