Trump Calls Himself A \'Schmuck\' For What?

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Trump: "So as president, I make $2 million over four years, $2.5 million. I waived it… I'm the only president that ever waived it… There's never been a president that waived his salary. I'm the only schmuck. I get no credit for it."pic.twitter.com/1ywqLFYqTs

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In this clip, President Trump highlights what he says is a little-known fact about his time in office: that he chose to waive his presidential salary, which totals roughly $2 million to $2.5 million over a four-year term. Speaking candidly, he emphasizes that he believes he’s the only president to forgo the pay, jokingly calling himself “the only schmuck” who did it and saying he never received much recognition for the move. The moment captures Trump’s trademark mix of humor, bluntness, and self-promotion as he reflects on his decision and the reaction it generated.