✅ Claim: Trump Donated His Presidential Salary

Yes, it's true that President Donald Trump pledged to donate his presidential salary during his time in office. As president, he was entitled to a $400,000 annual salary, but he stated repeatedly that he would not personally accept it.

📌 Fact Check:

Trump donated his quarterly salary to various federal departments and causes, such as:

The Department of Education

The Department of Health and Human Services

The National Park Service

The White House Historical Association (as noted in your post)

These donations were publicly disclosed and were often used to highlight specific initiatives.

🧾 Comparison to Obama & Biden:

Barack Obama and Joe Biden both accepted the full presidential salary during their terms.

However, it's worth noting:

Obama donated to numerous charities after his presidency.

Biden was known for being one of the poorer members of Congress for many years, although his income increased significantly after leaving office.

⚠️ A Note on Accuracy:

While it's true Trump donated his salary, he still legally received it, then redirected it via donations. Some critics argue that other costs (e.g. golf trips, use of Trump-owned properties) incurred taxpayer expenses far beyond the salary amount. Supporters view his salary donation as symbolic and generous.

Would you like a timeline of where each quarter's salary went during Trump's term?