Trump’s morning meltdown includes reminders he pays his taxes and false claims about presidential salary

Trump’s morning meltdown includes reminders he pays his taxes and false claims about presidential salary ‘THE DEMOCRATS ARE CORRUPT AND EVIL, and I am the exact opposite,’ the president wrote on Truth Social - Bookmark - CommentsGo to comments Become an Independent member to bookmark this article Already a member? Log in President Donald Trump sought to cast Democrats as the party of corruption early Thursday, boasting in a series of Truth Social posts that he pays his taxes and refuses a White House salary. His comments came less than two weeks after midterm voters signaled that concerns about corruption played a crucial role in their choices at the ballot box. Trump’s own administration has faced persistent corruption allegations, including claims that he is profiting from the presidency. His cryptocurrency ventures, use of the pardon power and acceptance of foreign gifts have all drawn scrutiny. The Democratic Party, the president wrote at 5:50 am, is “doing everything in their power to get away from MASSIVE BLUE STATE CORRUPTION by saying, over and over again, that the Trump Administration is corrupt.” He added: “THE DEMOCRATS ARE CORRUPT AND EVIL, and I am the exact opposite!” “I, perhaps foolishly because the Fake News refuses to write about it, including in my First Term, don’t even take a Salary, worth Millions of Dollars,” he added. “I am the only President to have done so!” This is a breaking story... Join our commenting forum Join thought-provoking conversations, follow other Independent readers and see their replies Comments