[norwaypinesavage]

"What payroll has he ever had to make?"

I strongly support those who can make a payroll. I've continuously worked for one for 50 years.

That said, name a President who has ever done that, besides George Bush.

[Jane Long]

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

Many had farms and or law practices. Farms have hands who get paid and business expenses to manage and firms have employees (payroll) to manage.