Trump disclosed that the Tennessee Valley Authority chairman—a federal position—was earning $12.5 million annually before he intervened. The official previously made $147,000 before taking the role.
"Highest paid official in the history of the world—any country!" Trump said, adding he "could have gotten him for $150,000."
Trump claims he reduced the salary to $500,000, calling it "still high" but "at least not crazy."
The TVA is a federally owned corporation that provides electricity across seven states.
"Highest paid official in the history of the world—any country!" Trump said, adding he "could have gotten him for $150,000."
Trump claims he reduced the salary to $500,000, calling it "still high" but "at least not crazy."
The TVA is a federally owned corporation that provides electricity across seven states.