Article contentThe impeachment proceeding against Donald Trump on a charge of inciting the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol has fueled speculation online that he could lose some of the benefits extended to former presidents. But according to legal experts, under the laws currently in effect, Trump will retain perks including a pension, office space and security detail even in the unlikely event that he is convicted by the Senate in its impeachment trial. Try refreshing your browser, or Why Trump will be able to keep his post-presidency perks even if he is convicted by the Senate Back to videoTrump can thank a relatively obscure law, the Former Presidents Act. It is a law, enacted in 1958, that provides lifetime benefits to former presidents. The benefits include a “suitable office space,” Secret Service protection, around $100,000 per year to help cover the cost of a staff and a pension currently worth around $220,000 per year.

Source: National Post January 27, 2021 16:07 UTC