When presidents leave the White House, the next chapter of their life begins, that of a former president. Americans don’t have a problem with things like lifetime Secret Service protection for former presidents and their families; that is necessary. But in the modern era, former commanders-in-chief have a vast array of income streams to choose from. Again, no problem — people want to hear about their experiences in the White House. But if former presidents have the means to support themselves, how much of their post-presidential lives should taxpayers be on the hook for?
DID YOU KNOW?
When Harry Truman 🇺🇸 left office in 1953 his only income was a small Army pension – $111.96/month
Presidential pensions were not a thing until 1958
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— Presidential Wisdom (@PrezWisdom) May 22, 2024
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