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

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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.

Kamala Harris – $6.3 Million

We all saw Kamala Harris’ political footing rise to top levels upon getting elected as the 49th vice president of the US. Not just that, being the first woman to have achieved the laurel, she’s emerged as a shining example for all. Besides, what people hold in highest regard about the stateswoman, she’s utterly guileless about the source of her $6.3 million wealth, which is a rare trait to be found!

Speaking of self-made celebrities, Harris wins all appreciation here as she hails from a humble background. Yet, she maneuvered through hard toil to amass such riches, which only ballooned further following the power lady’s investment in real estate.

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.

Jimmy Carter – $10 Million

The 39th President of the United States, Jimmy Carter, passed away leaving behind a legacy marked by his humility and dedication to public service. Despite his salary as President and earnings from his books, his net worth remained relatively modest at $10 million, reflecting his frugal lifestyle. After losing his re-election bid, the former politician returned to everyday life, becoming a professor at Emory University in Atlanta and founding the Carter Center, an organization focused on protecting human rights and resolving global conflicts. Throughout his life, Carter’s wealth, though considerable, was always directed toward his humanitarian efforts, ensuring that his legacy of charity and service would continue to impact the world long after his passing.

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.

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