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The facts matter, because Democrats and the LEFT with deny the truth of the facts!! Here’s a breakdown based on financial disclosures and reports: Pete Hegseth… • Previous salary: His Fox News salary was roughly $4.6 million over 2023–2024 (about $2.3 million per year on average). This matches the claim. He also earned substantial additional income from books, speaking fees (~$765K–$900K over two years), etc.  • New salary: As Secretary of Defense (a Level I Executive Schedule position), it’s around $235K–$250K+ (reports mention figures like $235K or $246K). The claim’s $256K is close enough (minor variations by year or exact pay table).  This part holds up well — a massive pay cut. Jeanine Pirro… • Previous salary: She disclosed $2.9 million from Fox News over ~16 months (Jan 2024–May 2025), which annualizes to roughly $2.2M/year, plus radio income and other work. Older estimates put top Fox hosts/co-hosts like her around $3M, but the specific $5M in 2024 appears to be an overestimate or unverified claim circulating in social media (not directly backed by her disclosure).  • New salary: As U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia, federal salaries for such roles are typically in the $190K–$200K range. The claim’s $198K is accurate.  Mixed — big pay cut, but the $5M figure is likely inflated. Sean Duffy… • Previous salary: His disclosure showed ~$564K as a Fox contributor + ~$705K through his LLC (which handled Fox and other consulting) in the relevant period, plus other income (e.g., ~$305K from lobbying firm BGR). Total Fox-related and consulting income easily topped $1 million in a year, so the estimate is reasonable.  • New salary: As Secretary of Transportation (Level I Cabinet position), it’s in the $200K–$250K+ range. The claim’s $253K is in the ballpark.  This part is solid — another big reduction. Overall Context These individuals (and others like them) are indeed taking very large pay cuts to join the administration — often 80–90% reductions from media/lobbying/consulting earnings. Cabinet secretaries generally earn around $235K–$251K (Level I Executive Schedule as of recent years).