Joe & Jill Biden Turn White House into Personal Empire w/ Largest Staff in Nation’s History
According to a critical report released by OpenTheBooks, the White House payroll under President Joe Biden has reached unprecedented levels, showcasing a significant expansion in government staffing and spending. The report, which meticulously analyzed government data and White House documents, unveiled that the Biden administration has the largest and most expensive staff in the history of the nation, at the expense of taxpayers.
OpenTheBooks emphasized in the report that President Joe Biden spent a staggering $158.8 million on the largest White House payroll in American history during his first three years, based on headcount. The report further noted that the White House payroll is approaching the all-time high set in Biden's first year, indicating a consistent and concerning upward trend.
In fiscal year 2023 alone, an astonishing $52,775,234 was allocated to cover the collective costs of the White House staff, as highlighted by the report. This figure raises eyebrows since no previous administration has ever employed as many as 500 staffers until Biden assumed office, demonstrating an unprecedented increase in government personnel.
In sharp contrast, Biden currently employs 108 more staffers than former President Donald Trump did during his third year and 70 more than his predecessor, Barack Obama, employed during the same period. These numbers underline the significant expansion of the White House workforce under the current administration.
The report also shed light on the staffing of First Lady Jill Biden, revealing a substantial increase in her team in the White House's East Wing, totaling 20 individuals. This stark comparison to Melania Trump's staff, which fluctuated between five and twelve throughout her husband's presidential term, raises questions about the necessity and efficiency of such a large team.
Additionally, the report identified the highest-paid White House staffer under the Biden administration, Demetre C. Daskalakis, who receives a salary of $260,718 as the Deputy Coordinator for the Monkeypox Response. The presence of policy advisors, commonly referred to as "czars," within the Biden administration was also highlighted, with 115 special assistants to the president focusing on various issues.
The report further criticized the Biden administration's decision to retain several staffers under the controversial division known as the "COVID-19 Response," despite President Biden himself declaring the pandemic to be "over" in 2022. This raises concerns about the necessity of retaining a large number of personnel for a response that the President himself has declared to be concluded.
The release of this scathing report follows a series of scandals that have engulfed the Biden administration, leading to the President lashing out at his advisors for cautioning him against involving his son, Hunter Biden, in public appearances amid intense scrutiny. This recent development adds to the growing criticism surrounding the administration's judgment and decision-making processes.
