The Southern Berks News

President Trump cuts White House expenses

- — Greg Levengood Boyertown

The Trump administra­tion recently released its annual report to Congress on White House Office Personnel. It includes the name, status, salary and position title of all 377 White House employees.

The report also said that Trump decided not to take a dime of his salary; instead he donated it to an amazing cause! See further on this below.

The report also showed that President Trump is far better at saving money than Obama was. The total annual White House salaries under Trump are $35.8 million vs. $60.9 million under Obama, a savings of $25.1 million.

Here are some other key findings:

• There are 140 fewer employees on White House staff under Trump than under Obama at this point in their respective presidenci­es. • Thirty-nine fewer staffers are also dedicated to the First Lady of the United States (FLOTUS). Currently, there are only five staffers dedicated to Melania Trump vs. 44 staffers who served Michelle Obama (FY2009)

However, it’s what the report said Trump did with this salary that has everyone talking.

Instead of taking his salary, Trump donated all $400,000 to the department of the interior where it will be used for constructi­on and repair needs at military cemeteries. Amazing! It’s so great to have a president who loves our brave military men and women so much.

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