Although the president earns a $400,000 annual salary, but he also granted with a $50,000 annual expense account, a $100,000 nontaxable travel account, and $19,000 for entertainment.
The government also pays for state dinners and other official functions, such as medical care, recreation, housekeeping, and security services.
Naval Support Facility Thurmont, popularly known as Camp David, is a mountain-based military camp in Frederick County, Maryland used as a country retreat and for high alert protection of the president and his guests.
In addition, a complex of four connected townhouses exceeding 6,500 m2 of floor space which serves as the president's official guest house and as a secondary residence for the president if needed.
The president also has a fleet of thirty-five United States Marine Corps helicopters at his disposal of varying models, designated Marine One when the president is aboard any particular one in the fleet.
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In summary, the presidential compensation is not as simple as you expected, not to mention the potential derivative benefit after his presidency. :)
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