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MoseShrute

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7. Question

Reply to CousinIT (Original post)

Sun May 24, 2026, 04:25 PM

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I have heard several times during both of trump’s terms that he doesn’t accept a salary, or that he donates it. Has any reporter asked to see evidence of either? Not accepting his salary is easier said than done, for legal reasons. I heard JFK wanted to do that and was told he couldn’t; he’d have to accept it and donate it, which he actually did. If trump is donating his full salary, which charity or charities? Do you really think he would pass up an opportunity to brag about donating to a specific, legitimate charity?

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