Add in another $100,000 per year, at least, for their benefits, and they probably have some VERY FINE office space. Another bargain for the US taxpayers!
$100,000 a year for benefits, $400,000+ a year for retirements of previous calligraphers, and knowing this administration, likely another $400,000 for office supplies. Can’t let the script of a hand written invitation be artistically scribed with anything less than a gold plated tip, can we?
But vacuuming up the footprints of the unwashed is certainly a bill which could be avoided, therefore tours are axed, while The One enjoys his glass of fresh blood orange and papaya with his awakening meal.