35+ Political Figures With Enviable Networth Amounts To Their Name

Nancy Pelosi – $120 Million

When it comes to Nancy Pelosi’s net worth, there is false information floating around that she’s worth nearly $200 million. Of course, that is not true, especially when all members of Congress are required to submit financial disclosures. Nevertheless, the current Speaker of the House of Representatives is indeed one of the richest among her peers, with an estimated $120 million net worth.

Although she has been in office for 34 years now, the bulk of Pelosi’s wealth does not come from her $193.4K annual salary. Instead, it comes from the many stocks, property holdings, and mutual funds owned by her husband. Paul Pelosi has shares of stocks with big companies like Visa, Tesla, Netflix, and Disney.

Colin Powell – $60 Million

Former United States Secretary of State Colin Powell sadly passed away in October 2021. At the time of his demise, he left behind a fortune assessed to be around $60 million. An amount that wasn’t so surprising since the four-star general worked from high school until his retirement. Before acquiring his highest position in office, Powell served as a professional soldier for 35 years.

The fortune he accumulated came mainly from speaking engagements, like many other retired politicians. The military man reportedly earned $7 million in 2000 alone, because of 109 lectures and other speaking events he was booked in. The amount the late politician earned per guesting ranged from $64K to $100K.

Barack Obama – $70 Million

It’s safe to say that Barack Obama is one of the wealthiest American politicians, and with a net worth of $70 million, there’s no doubt about that. Yet, we know that once upon a time, the former president and his family weren’t that wealthy, but that changed once he stepped into politics.

Before Obama became America’s 44th president, he was a teacher and an author, and his wife, Michelle, was instrumental in sustaining the family’s finances. Things changed once Obama became president and have even gotten better after his tenure. At the moment, the professor is busy raking in huge bucks as a top-rated author and public speaker.

Kamala Harris – $7 Million

Kamala Harris is a lady of many firsts and those achievements didn’t come easily. The American Vice President has spent decades building networks and growing her influence across all boards. This drive has seen her go from zero to hero, and many women look up to her.

Aside from politics, Kamala has had a pretty good run in the investment world. Her $7 million fortune shared with her husband Douglas Emhoff is more than enough proof of the Vice President’s Midas touch. Some of the couple’s prized assets include several homes estimated at $5 million located in Los Angeles and Washington, D.C.

Donald Trump – $4 Billion

Try naming a politician who’s gathered enough renown to be labeled a celebrity? Many answers would point towards the 45th President of the United States, Donald Trump. Clearly, this gentleman’s influence over the masses and other political supporters of the nationalistic ideology is a thing never to underestimate.

Besides, coming from a family stable in the real estate world, he’s proficient in the ins and outs of the business. So, it’s no surprise, about $1.1 billion of his riches comes from land holdings in NYC alone. Trump’s political ventures may have slowed a bit post-presidency, though his assets, including the golf clubs, resorts, and brand income, maintain his financial inpour smoothly.

Mike Pence – $4 Million

Mike Pence is a humble politician with a modest net worth of $4 million. Many would recognize him as Donald Trump’s Vice President, but Pence was also once the governor of Indiana. Way before his political career began, the former VP worked as a talk-radio host and earned a degree in History and Law.

Seeing as Pence has done quite a lot of things, you might be wondering why the politician has a modest net worth. Well, reportedly, Pence has experienced business loss and failed investments, but we’re hopeful that he will bounce back – there’s still more than enough time to do that.

Nancy Pelosi – $120 Million

When it comes to Nancy Pelosi’s net worth, there is false information floating around that she’s worth nearly $200 million. Of course, that is not true, especially when all members of Congress are required to submit financial disclosures. Nevertheless, the current Speaker of the House of Representatives is indeed one of the richest among her peers, with an estimated $120 million net worth.

Although she has been in office for 34 years now, the bulk of Pelosi’s wealth does not come from her $193.4K annual salary. Instead, it comes from the many stocks, property holdings, and mutual funds owned by her husband. Paul Pelosi has shares of stocks with big companies like Visa, Tesla, Netflix, and Disney.

Condoleezza Rice – $12 Million

Before Kamala Harris became the ultimate female icon globally, Condoleezza Rice was the one running the streets. The lady is more than a politician as she has also served as a professor, a diplomat, and a civil servant. With such heavy titles under her belt, it’s easy to understand why she still holds merit in some people’s eyes today.

Condoleezza’s successful careers have slowly helped her make enough to steadily grow her net worth to an incredible $12 million. This figure would have exponentially grown had she continued in her political career but it’s safe to say money wasn’t the motive for this matriarch.

Alexandria Ocasio – $200K

When people see politicians, they immediately assume that they always have money. This isn’t always the case and Alexandra Ocasio recently found herself on the wrong end of the stick when the rumor mill pegged her to be a millionaire. Normally, a million dollars is a good thing but considering the short time she has spent in office, the sudden burst in wealth warranted suspicion.

Luckily, Ocasio had some records to dig herself out of the hole proving her net worth to be way below the million-dollar mark. The congresswoman is said to have a $200K net worth which might be minuscule compared to a million, but it’s remarkable.

Al Gore – $300 Million

Al Gore might be retired but his lifestyle will probably never change considering how much money he has. The former senator/vice president comfortably sits on a massive $300 million nest egg. At this rate, even his pension plan should put our salaries to shame, but we doubt the man even needs one.

Most of this wealth comes from his entrepreneurial activities and political career. Al Gore, who has such a good eye for taking calculated risks was able to greenlight a documentary that ended up clinching some awards. The only time Al Gore hit a wall was during his presidential bid in 2000, but losing to Bush is enough bragging rights.

Hillary Clinton – $120 Million

As far as female politicians go, very few can hold a candle to Hillary Clinton. The former first lady has achieved so much it almost feels weird when she doesn’t come up in political conversations. Aside from politics, Hillary is also an avid writer and her books are responsible for her first million.

This brings us to the big question: How much is she worth? Together with her husband Bill, the couple has a joint net worth of $120 million but, surprisingly, most of this money has little to do with politics and more with their book royalties as they made around $200K during Bill’s first years in office.

Ted Cruz – $4 Million

As a senator, Ted Cruz earns $174K annually. Nevertheless, his net worth today is estimated to be at $4 million. To better understand Cruz’s hefty fortune today, one needs to know what he did before entering politics. After graduating from Princeton University and Harvard Law, the politician worked as a clerk for a US Court of Appeals judge.

That was eventually followed by a private practice at ‘Cooper & Kirk, PLLC.’ Then, the lawyer had his first taste of politics when he joined the George W. Bush presidential campaign as a domestic policy adviser. Cruz’s first government position was as Solicitor General of Texas before finding his way to the United States Senate.

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