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Donald Trump's salary as president in 2025 has been revealed, and speculation is swirling as to whether he will continue his practice of donating the full amount, as he has done previously.
Donald Trump prepares to return to the presidency United States in January 2025. Among the many questions that arise, one of them draws attention: what is Donald Trump's salary in his second term as President of the USA.
According to the United States Constitution, the presidential salary is set in Article II, Section 1, Clause 7, and cannot be changed during the term of a sitting president.
Donald Trump's Salary: Currently, the annual salary for the person holding the position is U.S. $ 400.000, an amount stipulated by Congress. In addition, there are additional benefits that are part of the presidential package.
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Benefits that complement the presidential salary
The President of the United States does not rely solely on his annual salary. Various allowances are offered to cover the costs associated with the position.
Among them, one stands out personal and professional expense account in the amount of US$ 50.000 per year. This amount is intended to cover expenses necessary for the performance of presidential duties.
Another relevant benefit is the annual travel fund, providing US$ 100.000. There is still a subsidy of US$ 19.000 for entertainment events and official receptions.
Although it may seem considerable, the amount earmarked for travel is often far outweighed by the actual costs.
To give you an idea, the organization Judicial Watch estimated the Obama family's travel expenses in 114,7 million U.S. $ during two terms. By comparison, Trump spent 13,5 million U.S. $ on trips only in the first year of his previous term.
In addition, there is an exclusive subsidy for the White House redecoration, budgeted at US$ 100.000. This amount is granted only once, when the new president takes office.
During Trump's first term, the total cost of renovations to the White House was widely debated. In 2017, the magazine Newsweek reported that spending on renovations reached $ 1,75 million, justifying a large part as necessary expenses for infrastructure modernization and improvements.
Will Trump donate his salary again?
One question many are asking is whether Trump will continue his practice of donating his presidential salary if he resumes the presidency.
During his first term, he promised to donate all the money he received and, apparently, he fulfilled his commitment.
According to data collected by the magazine Forbes, Trump donated $ 1,4 million of $ 1,6 million who received as president between 2017 and 2020. These donations went to various federal agencies, such as the Department of Veterans Affairs and the National Park Service.
However, there are doubts about the donations for the last two quarters of 2020. The group OpenTheBooks.com, which monitors the use of public funds, confirmed fourteen of the sixteen quarterly donations promised by Trump during his term. This has left room for questions about the completion of the commitment.
While he has yet to officially announce whether he will continue to donate his salary, Trump has frequently used these donations to highlight his commitment to putting “the American people over profit.”
The gesture, widely publicized, was a hallmark of his previous administration and helped to reinforce his image as a leader “outside the system”.
A tradition that divides opinions
Regardless of Trump's future decisions, the debate over presidential pay reflects a larger issue: the role of the head of state and the impact of his or her financial choices.
While some see the gesture of donating one's salary as symbolic, others see the high overall costs of the presidency as an unavoidable aspect of the job.
In 2025, if Trump returns to the Oval Office, it will be interesting to see how he addresses these benefits and whether he maintains the stance he adopted in his first term.
