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Bucky

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23. Obama talked about how he has to reimburse the White House for most food expenses

Reply to Traurigkeit (Reply #8)

Tue Apr 16, 2024, 07:46 AM

Apr 16

from Wiki: State dinners in the United States

A state dinner in the United States is a formal dinner held in honor of a foreign head of state, such as a king, queen, president, or any head of government. It is hosted by the President of the United States and is usually held in the State Dining Room at the White House in Washington, D.C.
Other formal dinners for important people of other nations, such as a prince or princess, are called official dinners, the difference being that the federal government does not pay for them

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Bidens release tax return that shows they made almost $620,000 in 2023 [View all] Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin Apr 15 OP

Did they reveal how much was paid in taxes? mysteryowl Apr 15 #1

$146,629. Roughly 23% Midnight Writer Apr 15 #3

Oh, thanks mysteryowl Apr 15 #6

The salary for the current US President is $400,000 underpants Apr 15 #2

Also has a pension for the senate Johnny2X2X Apr 15 #14

Remember when the treasonous pig donated his presidential salary? AZ8theist Apr 15 #4

LOL⬆️ mobeau69 Apr 15 #9

Earned every penny Lulu KC Apr 15 #5

100% THIS! relayerbob Apr 15 #16

which is barely more than middle class these days stopdiggin Apr 15 #7

As it should be. It is a shit job when you think about what you need to give Traurigkeit Apr 15 #8

Obama talked about how he has to reimburse the White House for most food expenses Bucky Apr 16 #23

Actually that's over middle class and into the lower area of the well-to-do class which is below the Rockefeller class. cstanleytech Apr 15 #12

I won't split hairs stopdiggin Apr 15 #13

Regardless it's a perfectly reasonable amount for a President of the United States. cstanleytech Apr 15 #15

Oh, without question stopdiggin Apr 16 #19

Funny thing is it completely torpedo's the Republicans that he's been enriching himself. cstanleytech Apr 16 #21

Time for a distraction from the republicans PatSeg Apr 16 #27

It is sooooooo refreshing after the Grifter and Chief and his money grubbing kids... FalloutShelter Apr 16 #28

Looks like a lot to rural folks, but it's definitely bottom tier in terms of his position - TBF Apr 16 #30

We made so much we didn't pay any taxes for three years. twodogsbarking Apr 15 #10

That's not much more than some surgeons get. cstanleytech Apr 15 #11

Or attorneys. Or CEOs. Or TV anchors. Abolishinist Apr 16 #17

Oh, simply that it's not an unreasonable amount at all given his job that's all. cstanleytech Apr 16 #20

I read the return jmowreader Apr 16 #18

This has such a "No Malarky" feel to it! wolfie001 Apr 16 #26

Did Doug retire? Bucky Apr 16 #22

See how easy it is? Marthe48 Apr 16 #24

Quite the stark contrast with the Fat Don!!! wolfie001 Apr 16 #25

Has Trump ever released his taxes to this day? doc03 Apr 16 #29