Two key House Democrats will roll out legislation Thursday that would revoke a lifetime pension and other taxpayer-funded perks from former presidents who are convicted of felonies during or after office.
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As President Donald Trump enters his new life post-presidency, he s getting exactly what he wanted when he was in the White House: Zero responsibility with all of the perks and power, according to Vanity Fair.
The Former Presidents Act provides that Trump gets a pension without pressure to donate it to charity, taxpayer-funded healthcare, security and $1 million a year to handle his staff.
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According to a report in Vanity Fair, Trump is relishing his power as ex-president and in his control of the Republican Party s voters. That power is coming in handy as he looks to his next goal of taking down anyone who opposes him.
When I say that Democrats can't quit President Trump, it's a huge understatement. Fourteen House Democrats have now introduced a bill to prevent federal funds from being used to commemorate President Trump…