Should the former US President receive millions in
taxpayer funded benefits every year for the rest of
his life? I believe that the yearly amount is
$221,000 plus perks, which are more than that and include
travel allowances, office space and staff. This can top
$1 million annually.

He could lose that if he's convicted in the upcoming
Senate impeachment trial.

It's an interesting conundrum. One worth discussing,
considering how past US Presidents have not lost
their benefits.

It also raises the question of our own
former Prime Ministers and their benefits and perks once
they leave office.

Foxy,
Let's take Kevin Rudd for example. He'll be collecting the same benefits as all the others.
That's on top of the $200,000 pay rise he gave himself over his predecessors.
What do you think he should be cut back to ?

Hi Individual,

Not sure quite frankly.
The voters need to decide whether to cap salaries
for our former PM's or not. As it is I'm sure that
they get enough benefits as well as speaking
tours, book sales, and as consultants when they retire.

The voters need to decide whether to cap salaries
Foxy,
When did we ever get to decide their salaries ?

Hi Individual,

We've always had the right to influence decisions
through the way we vote and for whom. We've made
our feelings known. So we can do the same in
this case.

Foxy,
WRONG !