Populist Reform of the Democratic Party

(I have no clue what a pasha is.)

Since 2001, the president has earned a $400,000 annual salary, along with a $50,000 annual expense account, a $100,000 nontaxable travel account, and $19,000 for entertainment. The most recent raise in salary was approved by Congress and President Bill Clinton in 1999 and went into effect in 2001

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/President_of_the_United_States

Of course, the entertainment budget does not include state dinners, concerts by Paul McCartney, etc.

There are so many things, though, not reflected in any of that, such as Secret Service protection for life and Secret Service improvements to the original home that increase its re-sale value greatly. Plus, as I said, a lifestyle for 4 to 8 years that is tough for most of us even to imagine. Air Force One, a doctor traveling with you everywhere, the most secure limo in the world, 54 Christmas trees and other decoratons done by professional decorators flown in from all over the US, etc.

But, I digress. The article is telling us that the real money, not only for a President, but for a Tom Daschle or a Joe Lieberman, comes after the office holding stops. In theory, anyway.