Trump’s education secretary won’t take a salary from taxpayers

Published January 18, 2017 1:48am ET



At her Senate confirmation hearing Tuesday, President-elect Trump’s selection to lead the Education Department, Betsy DeVos, said she won’t accept a salary, assuming she’s confirmed for the job.

“If confirmed, I will only take a salary of $1, to be official, but I don’t intend to take a salary either,” DeVos said.

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