White House Pays Border Czar’s Advisor More Than Your Entire Family’s Netflix Binge

KEY POINTS

•On July 1, the White House disclosed 2025 salaries, showing top staffers making up to $225,700 annually.
•Jacalynne Klopp, senior immigration advisor and Tom Homan’s deputy, leads the payroll while navigating border policies for over 17 years.
•Several officials, including Taylor Budowich and Mike Waltz, left or shifted roles in 2025, amid legal battles and diplomatic reassignments.

In a stunning revelation that might make your HR manager cry into their coffee, the White House released its 2025 staff salary list, featuring Jacalynne Klopp, the 'Senior Immigration Advisor' aka Border Czar Tom Homan’s right hand, earning a cool $225,700 — enough to fund a moderate island getaway or 1,127 avocado toasts. Meanwhile, tireless warriors like deputies and senior policy advisors, including Brittany Baldwin and Michael James Blair, pull nearly $195K, all while news outlets face lawsuits for refusing to call the Gulf the 'Gulf of America.' Former comms guru Taylor Budowich bolted for private sector cash, dragging controversy and a lawsuit as a parting gift. The president himself banks $400K but honors legends like JFK and Trump who donated their paycheck, proving that for some, public service means zero-dollar flexing.