Trump’s inauguration has been moved indoors due to cold weather. Fox News Chief Congressional Correspondent Chad Pergram reports on the last-minute change.
President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance were sworn in on Monday, marking the official start of their administrations.
During his inaugural address at the US Capitol building, Trump outlined his vision for his second administration, pledging to “put America first”.
US Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts (2-R) administers the presidential oath of office to Donald Trump (2-L) as First Lady Melanie Trump (L), former US President Joe Biden (3-R) and former US Vice President Kamala Harris (R) look at th reel (SHAWN THEW/Pool via REUTERS/Reuters Photos)
With Trump and Vance’s new positions, both are being offered six-figure annual salaries.
WATCH: BUSINESS LEADERS AT TRUMP’S INAUGURATION
The president’s salary is $400,000 a year, according to US law. Payable in monthly intervals.
In addition, Trump will receive an “expense allowance of $50,000 to help cover expenses related to or resulting from the performance of his official duties,” according to the law.
The president “shall also be entitled to the use of furniture and other effects belonging to the United States and kept in the Executive Residence at the White House” during his term, the US code said.
There’s also money for travel and entertainment, totaling $100,000 and $19,000, respectively, according to CBS News.
During his last administration, Trump gave the money he received in presidential compensation to a host of government agencies.
Meanwhile, Vance can currently expect to be paid $235,100 annually as vice president, according to the National Taxpayers Union Foundation (NTUF).
A document released by the Office of Personnel Management noted a measure in the American Assistance Act of 2025 “continues to freeze the salary rates payable to the Vice President and certain senior political appointees until March 14, 2025.” Whether that will be extended will be determined by “future action of Congress,” he said.
The vice president’s official salary as of January was $289,400, but he will not receive all of it because of the freeze.
GET FOX BUSINESS IN ALBANIA by clicking HERE
People tapped by Trump to serve as cabinet members also stand to receive compensation of more than $200,000 if confirmed, the information from the Office of Personnel Management showed.
Trump and Vance’s inauguration came more than two weeks after the House and Senate began the 119th Congress earlier this month.
Second Lady Usha Vance, Vice President JD Vance, President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump attend the departure ceremony for outgoing President of the United States Joe Biden and First Lady Dr. Jill Biden on the East Front of St. (Chris Kleponis/Pool via REUTERS/Reuters Photos)
Leaders of the US legislative branch, including the speaker of the house, president pro tempore, majority leader, and minority leader, also receive substantial compensation.
The speaker of the house, who oversees the House, pulls in $223,500 annually, according to NTUF.
The annual salary of the majority and minority leaders of both the House and Senate is $193,400, according to a Congressional Research Service report. Likewise, the salary of the president of the Senate pro tempore.
Compensation for Congress has not changed since early 2009.
WASHINGTON, DC – JANUARY 19: The US Capitol is seen at sunrise the day before the second term inauguration of President-elect Donald Trump, January 19, 2025 in Washington, DC. US President-elect Donald Trump and Vice President-elect Senator JD Vance (R-OH) (Joe Raedle/Getty Images/Getty Images)
In a joint statement with House Majority Whip Tom Emmer and House Republican Conference Chairwoman Lisa McClain issued after Trump’s inauguration Monday, Speaker Mike Johnson and Majority Leader Steve Scalise said the U.S. “now stands on the threshold of a new era,” and House Republicans pledged. “Will work closely with President Trump to deliver the America First Agenda.”
MELANIA TRUMP WEARS AMERICAN FASHION DESIGNERS ON INAUGURATION DAY
Senate Majority Leader John Thune said Monday in an X post that he “seems[s] forward to work with President Trump and his administration to build a bright new future for the American people.”
Grassley, who has been president pro pro tempore of the Senate since Jan. 3, also tweeted about the inauguration on Monday, saying he was “celebrating President Trump + VP Vance w [wife] Barbara’s other favorite senator from Iowa: Joni Ernst.”
