Tbird's Quiet Fight

Tbird's Quiet Fight

The $400,000 Lie: Golf Over Kids, Golf Over Care

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Tbird's Quiet Fight
Aug 20, 2025
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The Gist: Donald Trump brags about “giving back” his $400,000 presidential salary — as if it’s some grand sacrifice. The truth? That sum doesn’t even cover the cost of one of his golf weekends. Meanwhile, Medicaid cuts, cancer research shortfalls, and shredded safety nets are justified in the name of “too much debt.” Debt is a problem when it’s sick kids — not when it’s tee time.

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