15 Major Privileges That US President Gains

One of the most intense election races in the United States is coming to an end. On January 20, the 45th President of the United States, Donald Trump, will vacate the office for the 46th, Joe Biden.

Photo: Shutterstock

Edition Time collected a list of privileges 15, which receive American presidents.

1. Personal plane

The commander-in-chief flies with comfort and with a very high level of security aboard the special Boeing 747-200B. On its board is a command post that allows the president to be in touch all the time. In addition, this aircraft can be refueled during the flight, and thus be in the air as long as necessary.

There is enough food on the plane to feed a hundred people at a time. It is also protected from all sorts of attacks, including electromagnetic.

The cost of maintaining and operating this aircraft is about $200 thousand per hour.

2. Super Marine Helicopter

This is a highly specialized aircraft that follows the President everywhere. His mission is to save the head of state in case of an unforeseen situation. Only 4 pilots were honored to fly it. This helicopter can fly after losing one engine and is also armed with a missile defense system and ballistic missiles.

3. Trips to the “Monster”

“The Beast” is the nickname given to the presidential limousine, or rather the 12 identical cars that the head of the United States uses to move around the earth. This car is bulletproof and will withstand a bomb blast. Each “Monster” costs $1-1,5 million.

4. Life in the White House

Life has always been good in this building; running water appeared here in 1833, and an elevator in 1881. The construction of the White House cost $232 at the end of the 272th century. Since the president has lived there, this building has always been among the best.

5. Covering the cost of business and travel after leaving the post

By law, the General Services Administration is required to cover the business expenses and travel expenses of the former US presidents.

6. Good pension

All former US presidents receive a lifetime pension, which is officially called compensation, in the amount of more than $ 200 a year.

7. Vacation home

Since Franklin Roosevelt, every US president has had access to Camp David, the official presidential retreat. It is equipped with a gym and swimming pool and is very modern despite being built several decades ago. Every day that Obama spent in this house cost the budget $711 thousand.

8. The staff is always there and ready to help.

About 100 permanent staff live in the White House. But her list is not limited only to cooks and a butler - a florist, plumber and footmen are constantly on duty in the White House.

9. Best guard

The secret service constantly protects the president and his family, even at the cost of his own life.

They are well prepared and trained. In addition, all former presidents are under their protection for life.

10. Personal trainer

The White House also has fitness trainers who will tell the president at any time of the day which exercise is best to choose and how to do it correctly.

11. Tasty food

One of the best chefs in the country, who earns about $100 thousand a year, prepares for the president. Under Bush Jr. and Obama, this was the first woman in this position - Cristeta Comerford.

12. Have your own cinema

The White House has a cinema at 42 location. It was built in the time of Franklin Roosevelt.

13. Fresh vegetables are available year round.

In 2009, Michelle Obama laid a small garden on the territory of the White House, which over time grew, and fruits and vegetables from it fall into the menu of the presidential residence.

At the beginning, Michelle Obama spent $ 200 on it, at the time of Barack Obama's departure from the post, the supporters of the idea donated about $ 2,5 million to this garden. How his fate developed during the Trump administration is unknown.

14. Fantastic guest house for visitors

Presidents of other countries and members of their delegations visiting the White House are settled in Blair House. It consists of 4 integrated houses with 120 rooms and 18 units of around-the-clock attendants.

15. State funeral

All presidents are buried pompously and with honors at state funerals.

Read also on ForumDaily:

The inauguration of the President of the United States: interesting facts and traditions

What is the certification of presidential election results, and how it works

How Democrats and Republicans differ and who supports them in the USA

Obama's memoirs: what the 44th US president thinks of Putin and other world leaders

Do you want more important and interesting news about life in the USA and immigration to America? — support us donate! Also subscribe to our page Facebook. Select the “Priority in display” option and read us first. Also, don't forget to subscribe to our РєР ° РЅР ° Р »РІ Telegram  and Instagram- there is a lot of interesting things there. And join thousands of readers ForumDaily New York — there you will find a lot of interesting and positive information about life in the metropolis.