Trump’s 2025 Corporate Settlement Windfall Draws Harsh Criticism From Sanders

In 2025, Donald Trump has collected what many observers describe as extraordinary settlement payments—far beyond his official presidential salary. His inflow of corporate payouts has become a point of controversy, as critics raise questions about potential conflicts of interest when a sitting president receives large sums from private companies.

Senator Bernie Sanders took to social media to highlight the figures, calling the pattern “what kleptocracy looks like.” In his post, he listed a series of companies and the amounts paid to Trump in 2025, including nine-figure sums

A Presidential Salary — and Much More

As president, Trump receives the standard annual salary of $400,000, together with an additional $50,000 non-taxable expense allowance, a $100,000 travel budget and a $19,000 entertainment fund. But these amounts pale in comparison to the documented settlements he has secured this year.

Major Corporate Settlements in 2025

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