See this is what happens when you speak in vague but direct words. I can understand POTUS Donnie now adding to his claim of “Not drawing a Presidential salary” by adding he will donate at year’s end, because, well so many are taking him at his word. There are many examples of a politician stating they would take a salary or a bonus and would rather donate, but the paycheck to still deposited in their account till later distribution.
But to turn it into a game by asking the press corps and American people to help as too which charities the $400,000 salary should go is pathetic. Man up and pick 4, 10 or 20 charities yourself. – PB/TK
Trump plans to donate salary, despite pledge not to take one – ALEXANDER MALLIN and ADAM KELSEY March 14 2017
President Donald Trump has been drawing a salary — despite pledging not to during the campaign and after the election — but plans to donate the money to charity, according to press secretary Sean Spicer.
With almost two months of service as president of the United States under his belt, Donald Trump has earned over $50,000 in salary. Spicer says that money will be given away by the end of 2017.
Asked at Monday’s press briefing about Trump’s previous claims that he wouldn’t keep his salary, Spicer said that the president’s “intention right now is to donate his salary at the end of the year.” He went on to say that Trump wanted the White House press corps to “help determine where that goes.”
“The way we all can avoid scrutiny is to let the press corps determine where it should go,” said Spicer. “In all seriousness… he made a pledge to the American people, he wants to donate it to charity and he’d love your help to determine where it should go.”
The president’s salary, which is paid out monthly, has been $400,000 per year since 2001.
Spicer offered no indication Monday that Trump was forgoing payment, despite Trump’s disinterest in receiving compensation which spans back at least 18 months.
During a video question and answer session with Twitter users in September 2015, Trump responded to an inquiry asking whether he would take a salary.
“As far as the salary is concerned, I won’t take even one dollar,” said Trump. “I am totally giving up my salary if I become president.”
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