12 November 2016

Donald Trump has said he will not accept a salary for being president when he is in the White House.

Prior to his election victory, Mr Trump has insisted he will not “take even one dollar” of the $400,000 presidential salary.

Speaking at an event in September last year, he told a crowd in New Hampshire: “The first thing I'm going to do is tell you that if I'm elected president, I'm accepting no salary, okay? That's not a big deal for me.”

He reiterated the claims in a Twitter Q&A later that month. When a follower asked: “Will you forgo the presidential salary if elected?” To which he replied: “As far as the salary is concerned- I won't take even one dollar. I am totally giving up my salary if I become president.”

During his campaign, the Republican politician made much of his claims that as a millionaire business mogul he is not bound to the bidding of financial backers. Mr Trump is worth an estimated net $3.7 billion, according to Forbes.

Previous wealthy presidents have donated their salaries to charity after deeming it is not financially neccessary for them to take it as personal income. Herbert Hoover and John F Kennedy both reportedly donated the money to charity.

http://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/us-elections/donald-trump-salar...

But of course. Trump's already preparing himself for all those conflict of interest claims. Trump can make that four hundred grand back in a few days. All he has to do is bully the mayors of all those cities he plans to build a new luxury apartment block in.

Just imagine, Trump is the first president-elect to not declare his income and assets, but it's all good. The Trump brand is now priceless. Trump can now put the presidential seal on the front of every kitch resort and casino he plans on building to make Amerika great again.

As for investment, all that Saudi and Russian money rattling around Trump Tower has a new home in Trump Enterprises. No more need for junk bonds for Trump. He's just discovered a new pot of gold. He might have to slum it in the White House for a while, but that 4 years will set Trump and his kids up for generations.

Drain the swamp indeed, eh?

aquascoot wrote on Nov 14^th, 2016 at 5:33pm:


You haven't been reading any Trump self-help books, dear. Trump warns against such a spirit. For Trump, everything is to be invested in "the brand". For Trump, you never give your time away for nothing. Nor do you give away a dollar. Get whatever you can for free, and pass any losses on to the suckers.

And never - never - put a black in charge of your money. If you have to, put in a Jew.

Stop reading that Wayne Dwyer crap, Aquascoot, we're going to make Amerika great again.

Its time wrote on Nov 14^th, 2016 at 9:53pm:


Strangely enough, Our Clive's a big fan of immigration. Cheap labour, you see.

Trump used to be a fan once too - before he decided to become a socialist man of the people.

Read the Art of the Deal. The cheaper the labour the better. Trump's preferred labourers were illegal Poles, and no unions - not in the Trump brand. If anyone complains, they're fired.

Give me your tired, your poor huddled masses yearning to breathe free, no?

This is a fresh breath of wind.


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He is following in good footsteps.


America, you have just elected one of your better Presidents.

aquascoot wrote on Nov 15^th, 2016 at 9:58am:


No, they saw illegal exploitation.

That's why they sued his ass.

"The tower that is his crown jewel and symbol of his wealth continues to stand on ground cleared by 200 undocumented workers who labored off the books, 12 hours a day, seven days a week, for no more than $5 an hour with no overtime."