The Rich and Powerful in Politics: Their Astonishing Net Worths Will Leave You Speechless

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Maxine Waters – $2 Million

It wouldn’t be wrong to say Maxine Waters is a self-made woman. Nonetheless, since she did not come from an affluent background, she worked various jobs to complete her education. Maxine then joined politics in 1973, and throughout her career, she has received numerous accolades for contributions.

The congresswoman has achieved a lot over the years, so naturally, we are curious about how much wealth she has amassed. Apart from having a net worth of $2 million, Maxine also has other assets, including a home in Los Angeles. The octogenarian isn’t ready to hit the pause button, so we assume the same goes with her splendid fortune.

Barack Obama – $70 Million

Becoming the first African-American President of the United States of America certainly has its advantages. Barack Obama made history in 2008 when he emerged as the 44th president creating an unforgettable moment before our very eyes. Also, he is universally loved and adored both for his personality and oratory skills.

He has had quite the career path and is now worth $70 million due to his other business ventures unrelated to politics. During his time, he fought for justice and freedom for all, and the policies he signed into place showed it too. So, it brings us so much joy to know that Barack has enough to fall back on even in retirement.

Mike Pence – $1 Million

Mike Pence has not had the best of luck with his finances, but still, a $1 million net worth is not bad by any account. Considering the influence and reach he has, and that most of his money comes from once being a governor of Indiana, this is certainly something.

Anyway, we know that this is just the stepping stone for Mike because he has quite the resume. Apart from being a past governor, he has also been a broadcaster and a vice president! We truly cannot wait to see what the future holds for him, and we will be here for it.

Bill Clinton – $80 Million

Life takes one through several peaks and valleys, and nobody knows this better than the ex-US president, Bill Clinton. He went from being swamped with millions worth of debts to constructing a spectacular $80 million empire within a decade. Yet, such wealth didn’t come without challenges. Following his departure from the presidential office, the politician delved into the writing world, making hefty cheques out of it.

Clinton has emerged among the most sought-after public speakers due to his unrelenting humanitarian work and dedicated climate change endeavors. He, over the years, has contributed a significant fraction of his wealth back to the community; otherwise, the international personality’s net worth number would have touched even higher thresholds

Colin Powell – $60 Million

Upon recapitulating the late diplomat Sir Colin Powell’s life, we can safely say he has influenced numerous lives. He spent a significant number of years serving in the army, reaching the commander’s post even before concluding his bachelor’s degree. Such was the senator’s never-ending allegiance to the country that he was eventually appointed as the ‘National Security Advisor.’

Powell, undoubtedly, pulled in modest pay packages, considering his top-level political position. Yet, an ample chunk of his $60 million reserves can be credited to his biography’s release, which, reportedly, pocketed him a lavish $6 million cheque. As the ‘White House Fellowship’ awardee was survived by his family and countless followers, he continues to live on in their hearts.

Maxine Waters – $2 Million

It wouldn’t be wrong to say Maxine Waters is a self-made woman. Nonetheless, since she did not come from an affluent background, she worked various jobs to complete her education. Maxine then joined politics in 1973, and throughout her career, she has received numerous accolades for contributions.

The congresswoman has achieved a lot over the years, so naturally, we are curious about how much wealth she has amassed. Apart from having a net worth of $2 million, Maxine also has other assets, including a home in Los Angeles. The octogenarian isn’t ready to hit the pause button, so we assume the same goes with her splendid fortune.

George W. Bush – $40 Million

George W. Bush is one of the past presidents of the United States who entered office with their own wealth. The 43rd president who served two terms was worth $20 million acquired from the oil and gas firm and investment in the baseball team ‘Texas Rangers.’

Before becoming a famous Head of State, Bush was the former governor of Texas and a very successful businessman. On leaving office, he made plenty of money through speaking fees and book releases. It is no shocker that his fortune has risen over the years to a Whooping $40 million that he spends on his family and his non-profit organization, Clinton Foundation.

Nancy Pelosi – $120 Million

We don’t know what intent others pursue a career in politics for, but as far as Nancy Pelosi is concerned, she has, since long, a dream to make America better for all. With this purpose in mind and support from parents well-versed in state affairs, she gained a degree in political science, and boy did the ‘US House’ presiding officer achieve some substantive results during her 18 terms in office.

Along with being a government worker, Pelosi is a celebrated human rights and civil activist who has managed to win in the financial realm equally well. With funds amounting to $120 million, we bet she has a dependable retirement plan to fall back on.

Andrew Cuomo — $5 Million

From serving as the Attorney General of New York to becoming the 56th Governor of New York, Andrew Cuomo has undeniably taken some great leaps in his career. Otherwise, who would believe that the teenager who distributed posters would grow up to become an eminent politician? After passing out of Fordham University, the lawyer worked as a campaign manager in his father’s state office.

Andrew’s hard work has earned him a sizeable fortune besides global fame. Now in his 60s, the lawyer boasts a net worth of nearly $5millions. We believe a decent portion of it comes from the sale of the books authored by him.

Sarah Palin – $8 Million

From the mayor of Wasilla city to being appointed as the chairperson of Alaska’s Oil and Gas conservation commission to becoming the first female governor of Alaska to her U.S vice presidency candidacy in 2008, Sarah Palin has taken her political ambitions to very high levels. After resigning as governor and losing the presidential election party, she became a best-seller, a TV personality, a commentator, and a real estate magnate.

With many best-sellers to her name, a successful career, and hefty returns on property investments, Sarah has accrued a net worth of $80 million. Hopefully, her unrelenting efforts as a politician and businesswoman will increase Sarah’s immense fortune further with time.

Arnold Schwarzenegger – $400 Million

Listing the streams that Arnold Schwarzenegger has mastered can get pretty time-consuming, so can we simply say he embodies the epitome of multiple talents? He accumulated a whopping $400 million from these avenues, and not one would argue against his deservedness.

While Schwarzenegger makes for a world-renowned weight-lifter, many would be amazed to know he served in the Californian government for about eight years. Moreover, ‘Mr. Universe’ featured in the chart-busting series, ‘The Terminator,’ and take our word; the performance was worth the watch. We bet the project paid him handsome dividends. Evidently, he never puts all his eggs in one basket, and the star’s swelling bank accounts back this fact!

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