"No Felonies, No Freebies: End Trump's Taxpayer-Funded Gravy Train"

 

No Conviction, No Pension: Why Donald Trump Shouldn’t Get Another Dime from Taxpayers

Let’s be clear from the start: the fact that we even have to debate whether a convicted felon should continue receiving taxpayer-funded perks as a former president is absurd. And, predictably, at the heart of this disgrace is Donald J. Trump — a man who treated the presidency like a reality show and the White House like his personal clubhouse.

Now, Democrats are pushing a bill that simply says what most Americans with a conscience have known for years: if a former president is convicted of a felony, they should lose their pension. Full stop.

This is basic ethics. But in the upside-down world of Trumpism, accountability is “partisan,” and consequences are somehow unconstitutional.

Why Are We Funding Trump’s Post-Presidency Grift?

Trump left office not with a legacy of leadership, but with a trail of criminal investigations and disgrace. From tax evasion and obstruction to inciting a violent insurrection, he’s done more to undermine American institutions than protect them.

So why are we still giving him over $200,000 a year in pension payments? That’s not retirement—it’s a taxpayer-funded reward for undermining democracy.

And let’s not pretend Trump worked tirelessly for the country. His presidency was a four-year parade of golf outings, Twitter tantrums, cable news binges, and political theater. He governed less like a president and more like a brand manager for Trump, Inc.

Now we’re expected to bankroll his post-presidency pity tour? Absolutely not.

This Isn’t Political Payback. It’s Common Sense.

Trump loyalists will cry foul and label this effort “political revenge.” But this bill isn’t about partisanship—it’s about preserving basic standards.

Here’s the truth:

You break the law, you don’t get a pension.

You try to overthrow an election, you don’t get lifetime perks.

You’re convicted of felonies, you don’t get Secret Service protection to rant at donors and play golf in peace.

That’s not retribution — that’s reality. Actions have consequences, even for ex-presidents.

A Parasite in Presidential Clothing

Throughout his presidency, Trump treated public office like a profit center. From foreign officials patronizing his hotels to sketchy deals that thumbed their nose at the Constitution, he viewed the Oval Office as another licensing opportunity.

So it’s no surprise he expects to keep squeezing taxpayers even after a felony conviction. But that’s not public service — it’s a long con that started the day he descended that escalator in 2015.

Trump’s loyalty was never to the Constitution or to the American people. It was always to himself — and whatever he could take along the way.

This Bill Should Be the Floor, Not the Ceiling

Let’s be honest: this bill is the bare minimum. A convicted president shouldn’t just lose their pension — they should forfeit all privileges of the office. No Secret Service detail. No travel expenses. No publicly funded offices. No faux-authority book deals and media tours financed by the people they betrayed.

If Trump is convicted, the only federal housing he should qualify for is a prison cell — minus the gold fixtures.

Final Word: End the Handouts to the Conman-in-Chief

It’s long past time to end the charade that Trump deserves the perks of the presidency. Strip the pension. Cut the taxpayer-funded benefits. Let him face the consequences of his own actions, just like any other convicted felon.

This bill is more than symbolic — it’s a line in the sand. It says that the presidency is not a shield from justice. It is not a retirement plan for con artists. And it is not a free pass to undermine the nation while getting paid to do it.

America deserves better. And Trump deserves a bill — not a pension.