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Report: Trump has been receiving presidential pension payments since January
Former President Trump has received $65,600 in pension payments since leaving office in January, Business Insider reported Monday, citing a General Services Administration spokesperson.Why it matters: As part of a campaign promise, during his presidency Trump stuck to his vow not to accept a taxpayer-funded salary while in office, instead sometimes donating it to services such as the National Park Service.Stay on top of the latest market trends and economic insights with Axios Markets. Subscribe for freeThe big picture: Business Insider noted that it’s not clear whether Trump has kept his taxpayer-funded pension.Of note: Former presidents are not obliged by the constitution to accept a pension. Trump’s net worth is estimated to be about $2.3 billion, according to Bloomberg.Representatives for Trump and the General Services Administration did not immediately respond to Axios’ request for comment.More from Axios: Sign up to get the latest market trends with Axios Markets. Subscribe for free
