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The President of the United States is paid $400,000 per year.
Most Congresspeople are paid $174,000 per year; the Speaker of the House makes $223,500.
This puts our national elected officials squarely in the top 5% of income earners, and the President is a “One-Percenter.” About $100M is spent on Congressional salary every year.
Does this feel like too much, or not enough?