who pays for the president lawyer

Who's paying the attorney fees for Trump lawyers?

As Team Trump Lawyers Up, Who's Paying The Attorney Fees? President Trump's re-election campaign paid Donald Trump Jr.'s lawyer $50,000. White House lawyers are paid government salaries, by taxpayers, but it's unknown how the private lawyers are being paid.

How much does the President get paid while in office?

While in office, the U.S. president receives a salary of $400,000 a year and a $50,000 expense account. Congress sets the amount and raised it to the current level in 2001. This pays for the president's personal expenses, such as food and dry cleaning.

Is it legal for a presidential campaign to pay for legal expenses?

"It's legal for the campaign to pay any legal expenses arising out of the campaign," said Larry Noble, general counsel of the Campaign Legal Center, a watchdog group.

Why does the Constitution require a president to take a salary?

The Constitution requires a president to take a salary. The Founding Fathers wanted to protect even wealthy presidents from misfortune that could tempt them to take bribes. Four presidents refused a salary. Instead, they donated all or part of it.

Who pays legal fees in the US?

The American Rule requires both sides—the plaintiff and the defendant—in a court case to pay their own legal fees, no matter who wins the case.

What is the president's lawyer called?

The Office of Legal Counsel (OLC) is an office in the United States Department of Justice that assists the Attorney General's position as legal adviser to the President and all executive branch agencies.

Did Joe Biden pass the bar exam?

He did. He passed on the first try on August 30, 1968. After Joe Biden graduated from Syracuse University with a degree in history, he enlisted in the U.S. Air Force with the intention of becoming a Pilot.

Is the attorney general the president's lawyer?

The United States attorney general (AG) leads the United States Department of Justice, and is the chief lawyer of the federal government of the United States. The attorney general serves as the principal advisor to the president of the United States on all legal matters.