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Published January 15. 2021 6:22AM
Jim Saksa, Tribune Content Agency
WASHINGTON The presidency comes with a lot of perks: a house, a private jet, a vacation spot next to Maryland’s world-famous Catoctin Mountain (elevation: 1,900 feet), butlers, chefs and, for a lucky few, a bottomless supply of loyalty in Congress.
One way or another, President Donald Trump will have to give most of that up on Jan. 20. But retirement brings a whole other set of benefits. Aside from lifetime Secret Service protection, he becomes eligible for an annual pension north of $200,000, a small staff, franking privileges, office supplies and an office to go with them.
Congress debates former presidents’ perks, including Secret Service protection, pension, office space
Updated Jan 15, 2021;
Posted Jan 15, 2021
In this April 18, 2019, file photo, President Donald Trump, center, is surrounded by members of the Secret Service, as he walks across the tarmac to greet supporters during his arrival at Palm Beach International Airport, in West Palm Beach, Fla. Former presidents typically retain Secret Service protection after leaving office. (Pablo Martinez Monsivais)AP
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WASHINGTON The presidency comes with a lot of perks: a house, a private jet, a vacation spot next to Maryland’s world-famous Catoctin Mountain (elevation: 1,900 feet), butlers, chefs and, for a lucky few, a bottomless supply of loyalty in Congress.