politics – In addition to a generous salary, the President of the United States of America enjoys many benefits and special powers. During his mandate, but also after, and sometimes even until his death
Being president of the world’s leading power represents a lot of responsibility, but also allows you to benefit from many advantages linked to the function. Donald Trump already knows this, he who experienced the White House for the first time from 2017 to 2021 and who will be inaugurated a second time this Monday, January 20.
He already knows the salary, which has not changed since 2001 and which peaks at $400,000 gross annually. The newly elected president will therefore be able to count on the sum of 1.6 million dollars over the duration of his four-year mandate. But the salary does not represent the only income for the head of the United States.
Substantial bonuses for miscellaneous costs
In addition to his emoluments, the American president is entitled to annual bonuses allowing him to cover his personal expenses. Although they must be exclusively linked to the exercise of official functions, entertainment is not forgotten. The White House guest is entitled to $50,000 as a tax-free personal allowance, as well as $100,000 for travel expenses and $19,000 for entertainment.
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