In a move that many are praising, Donald Trump announced on CBS' 60 Minutes that he will not take a salary. This is a refreshing contrast from the last eight years of lavish vacations around the world. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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| So in Sunday night's interview with 60 Minutes, Donald Trump announced he would not be taking a presidential salary. | |
| Speaking with host Leslie Stahl, Trump said, Well, I think I have to by law take a dollar, so I'll take a dollar a year. | |
| I think I have to by law take one dollar, so I'll take one dollar a year. | |
| Well, that makes Donald Trump the third U.S. president to forego his salary. | |
| JFK, Herbert Hoover were the only two to give up their salaries. | |
| Donald Trump also told 60 Minutes he would not be taking many lavish vacations because he's got a lot of work to do to get the country back on track. | |
| On numerous occasions, Trump has said his only interest or special interest is you, the American people. | |
| So far, it looks like he's keeping his word. | |
| What a refreshing contrast from the last eight years. |