After pledging to donate salary, Trump administration declines to release proof

[Silver Pines]

Wasn't honest about donations to Veteran' groups

Won't release tax returns

WH won't say if he's donating his salary like he promised.

I see a pattern developing here.


And I'd argue that since his salary is coming form tax payer dollars it very much is our concern where it goes if he's donating it.

@txradioguy

Yes, and that pattern was established, what, maybe 45-50 years ago when Trump started doing business.

[Victoria33]

@txradioguy
Yes, and that pattern was established, what, maybe 45-50 years ago when Trump started doing business.

@CatherineofAragon

Trump said during the campaign, he wouldn't take a salary, so why is he taking it?  To be true to what he said, he needs to not take it just as he said, leave it in the treasury.  Nothing he says is the truth; the truth is not in him.

[kevindavis007]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hWJX9yUKJeQ

[Weird Tolkienish Figure]

@CatherineofAragon

Trump said during the campaign, he wouldn't take a salary, so why is he taking it?  To be true to what he said, he needs to not take it just as he said, leave it in the treasury.  Nothing he says is the truth; the truth is not in him.

My opinion? He's nowhere near as rich as he says.

[LMAO]

He's a habitual liar, and habits are hard to break.

@Suppressed

And at his age it's unlikely to change anytime soon

[Silver Pines]

@CatherineofAragon

Trump said during the campaign, he wouldn't take a salary, so why is he taking it?  To be true to what he said, he needs to not take it just as he said, leave it in the treasury.  Nothing he says is the truth; the truth is not in him.

@Victoria33

People who went into this election with clear heads about Trump knew what to expect.  Sure, I'll give him credit when he does something deserving of it---such as nominating Gorsuch.  But I'm under no illusions about the man, and this doesn't surprise me.

[kevindavis007]

My opinion? He's nowhere near as rich as he says.

That is my thinking as well..

[XenaLee]

Come on, guys.  Is this really an earth-shattering priority?  Does the future and safety of this nation rely on whether or not Trump is accepting a salary for being president?  Aren't there more pressing issues at the moment to focus on?

What he would get (or not get) as a salary is minuscule compared to what is going out of the treasury coffers hourly in wasted funds.  And if it's the 'principle of honesty' you're concerned with, it's only been two months.  Give it some time and give him a chance.  A chance that many of you will apparently NEVER be willing to give him, no matter what he does.  Sad, that.

No matter how many warts and flaws Trump has, he's still not Obama or Hillary....and for that (at least) I am grateful.  So cheer up.  It could always be worse.

(just my two cents.... )

[txradioguy]

Come on, guys.  Is this really an earth-shattering priority?  Does the future and safety of this nation rely on whether or not Trump is accepting a salary for being president?  Aren't there more pressing issues at the moment to focus on?

What he would get (or not get) as a salary is minuscule compared to what is going out of the treasury coffers hourly in wasted funds.  And if it's the 'principle of honesty' you're concerned with, it's only been two months.  Give it some time and give him a chance.  A chance that many of you will apparently NEVER be willing to give him, no matter what he does.  Sad, that.

No matter how many warts and flaws Trump has, he's still not Obama or Hillary....and for that (at least) I am grateful.  So cheer up.  It could always be worse.

(just my two cents.... )

If you can't trust someone on the little things...how can you trust them on the big things?

[corbe]

My opinion? He's nowhere near as rich as he says.

   By one half, @Weird Tolkienish Figure, He claims he's worth $10B, by valuing his 'BRAND' at $5B, all estimates by Financial news sources claim it is isn't worth half of that.
    Trump University, Water, Vodka, Steaks, Airline Shuttle, Casino to name a few didn't do so well in spite of the BRAND.

[LMAO]

If you can't trust someone on the little things...how can you trust them on the big things?

@txradioguy

 

[Applewood]

My opinion? He's nowhere near as rich as he says.

Bingo! 

And it's probably the reason why we can't see his tax returns.

He lives life large, but I'm  betting he's borrowed up to his eyeballs.   And he's trying to do the same as president.  Does anyone really think he's going to pay for his wall or all those "infrastructure"projects he wants to do? Where is the money going to come from for his family leave boondoggle or his never ending campaign trips? 

Trump is OK with putting this country further and further into debt because someone else --the taxpayers -- will foot the bill.  He's been doing this all through his private life and in his business ventures.  Did anyone really think he would alter the pattern now that he's president?

[Weird Tolkienish Figure]

If you can't trust someone on the little things...how can you trust them on the big things?

I have few problems with Trump policy wise, other than his penchant for protectionism. And his cabinet picks are good.


The man has character flaws that will undermine his Presidency. To pretend otherwise is to have your head in the sand. Plus he's surrounded by mental midgets like Bannon and Steve Miller.


IMO this won't end well. But I could be wrong.


Last New Years Trump wished his enemies well (or something like that), which was shocking to hear a President-elect say.


But the simple fact is that Trump is his own worst enemy.

[XenaLee]

If you can't trust someone on the little things...how can you trust them on the big things?

It remains to be seen whether you can trust him on this little thing re: his salary.  He has been inundated and overwhelmed, no doubt, for the past two months.  You guys want instant focus on all things simultaneously.  You know damned well he's no superman.  And not even a superman would be able to do all the things you're expecting in this short of a time frame.  Chill out on the little things and give it some time.  Just sayin....

[Silver Pines]

Come on, guys.  Is this really an earth-shattering priority?  Does the future and safety of this nation rely on whether or not Trump is accepting a salary for being president?  Aren't there more pressing issues at the moment to focus on?

What he would get (or not get) as a salary is minuscule compared to what is going out of the treasury coffers hourly in wasted funds.  And if it's the 'principle of honesty' you're concerned with, it's only been two months.  Give it some time and give him a chance.  A chance that many of you will apparently NEVER be willing to give him, no matter what he does.  Sad, that.

No matter how many warts and flaws Trump has, he's still not Obama or Hillary....and for that (at least) I am grateful.  So cheer up.  It could always be worse.

(just my two cents.... )

@XenaLee

Whether he gets a salary isn't the issue, though.  It's the lie he told about accepting one, and the refusal to prove that he donated it after going back on the first pledge. 

Character matters in a president, or at least that's what I used to hear back in the nineties.

[LMAO]

 he's surrounded by mental midgets like Bannon and Steve Miller.

Steve Miller did have some good stuff in the 70s, though. Book of Dreams was a great album

[DiogenesLamp]

After pledging to donate salary, Trump administration declines to release proof

Oh goody!   The latest made up "fake news"  scandal about Trump from his haters. 

[DiogenesLamp]

Well, Trump won't release his tax returns either.  So we will just have to take his word for it.

Why would any of us give a crap about Trump's tax returns?    I thought that was a DEMOCRAT talking point?   


Do I care about Trump's tax returns?   Why would I care about this?   

[DiogenesLamp]

Well, this giving away other peoples money comes natural for him.  Giving his own money away.  eh, not so much.

Yes,  i'm sure his Presidential salary was why he decided to seek the office.   

[DiogenesLamp]

Come on, guys.  Is this really an earth-shattering priority?  Does the future and safety of this nation rely on whether or not Trump is accepting a salary for being president?  Aren't there more pressing issues at the moment to focus on?

When you are deliberately looking for reasons to hate someone,  little reasons will suffice.   

[Suppressed]

He has been inundated and overwhelmed, no doubt, for the past two months.

One or two sentences is all it would take.

@XenaLee, please stop and take a moment to examine how you're bending over backwards to make excuses for him.

[Weird Tolkienish Figure]

Yes,  i'm sure his Presidential salary was why he decided to seek the office.

Trump said he would release his after a supposed "audit" was done. Never happened.


The guy is a low life lying sack of shit.


If he didn't want to release his, why didn't he just say so?

[XenaLee]

@XenaLee

Whether he gets a salary isn't the issue, though.  It's the lie he told about accepting one, and the refusal to prove that he donated it after going back on the first pledge. 

Character matters in a president, or at least that's what I used to hear back in the nineties.

Yes, character matters.  But it's only been two months.   You guys seem to want instant gratification on all issues, even the ones that don't really matter.  You're not willing to give him time OR a chance to make good on his pledge and promise.  At least, that's how it appears to me.  You also aren't cognizant or aware of how much crap he has had to deal with in these first two months.  Either that or you don't give a damn.  I say give him a chance and more time.  Then if, after time given, he still doesn't follow through with his promises, you can nail him good and plenty with righteous indignation.....ie you would be in the right to do so.  Right now....not so much.

[XenaLee]

Trump said he would release his after a supposed "audit" was done. Never happened.


The guy is a low life lying sack of shit.


If he didn't want to release his, why didn't he just say so?

Ah yes.  There's that objective, reasoned and unbiased analysis and brilliance we've become so accustomed to.   You never disappoint.   

[DCPatriot]

Why am I not surprised that the thread with the most posts is yet another anti-Trump screed dredged up by 'old-dependable'?

I'm sure the checks haven't been cashed/spent.