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

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Alexandria Ocasio – $511K

Now carrying a full-fledged political career, Alexandria Ocasio navigated through an array of humble jobs, trying to make ends meet back home. Cut to the present time, and she’s a young yet well-known name. Without a doubt, the ‘Democratic Party’ member is gleaning comfortable financial funds, and we’re so glad to see a commoner rise to such influential strata.

Looking at Ocasio’s “youngest woman who ever served the US Congress” title, many might consider her a tenderfoot for the realm. Nevertheless, with her determined stance, colossal online presence, and unwavering outlook on equality, the lady is already causing ripples in the state office!

Henry Cuellar – $15 Million

Henry Cuellar is an American attorney and politician serving in the U.S. House of Representatives since 2015. In 2022, he’s been in the runoff for a South Texas congressional seat. Backed by Nancy Pelosi, he’s facing the competition of the progressive challenger Jessica Cisneros, supported by politicians such as Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez.

There’s little information about Cuellar’s net worth, but the Right Rasta website states it sits at approximately $15 million. Even though he founded a law firm in 1981, Cuellar’s been working in politics at least since 1987, the year he first became a member of the Texas House of Representatives.

Lizzie Fletcher – $5.3 Million

A member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Texas 7th district, Lizzie Fletcher is an American attorney and politician. In 2022, she made the news for introducing legislation meant to reduce the European dependence on Russian energy—a move that was undoubtedly influenced by the outbreak of the Russian-Ukrainian conflict.

According to Open Secrets.org, Fletcher has a net worth of $5.3 million. The website lists the international law firm Jones Day as one of her most valuable assets, at a total of $1.75 million. She’s also said to own about $175K in real estate

Hillary Rodham Clinton – $120 Million

Hillary Rodham Clinton has served in government for nearly three decades and is a boss lady in politics in the US. She made history as the first American First lady to win public office and the first woman ever to be named a presidential nominee of a major political party.

From her job as an attorney to her role as the First Lady of the United States to numerous bestselling books and countless rewarding public speaking appearances, Hillary has amassed a fortune estimated at $120 million. She remains a highly respected world figure with a net worth that speaks volumes of her hard work and success.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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!

Alexandria Ocasio – $511K

Now carrying a full-fledged political career, Alexandria Ocasio navigated through an array of humble jobs, trying to make ends meet back home. Cut to the present time, and she’s a young yet well-known name. Without a doubt, the ‘Democratic Party’ member is gleaning comfortable financial funds, and we’re so glad to see a commoner rise to such influential strata.

Looking at Ocasio’s “youngest woman who ever served the US Congress” title, many might consider her a tenderfoot for the realm. Nevertheless, with her determined stance, colossal online presence, and unwavering outlook on equality, the lady is already causing ripples in the state office!

Condoleezza Rice – $12 Million

Not everyone ends up in the profession they used to dream of. Something similar occurred with the then-aspiring pianist, Condoleezza Rice, when she got offered a post next to the ex-US president, George Bush. Of course, the ‘University of Denver’ alum had an elaborate understanding of socialist policies and got recruited as the first female ‘National Security Advisor.’

Let’s thank goodness Rice changed her career profile and landed into politics, as along with donning outstanding diplomatic skills, she firmly stands against terrorism and racial discrimination. Well, not to mention the financial dividends she’s earned in the process; Rice is a strong pillar in the American parliamentary scene.

Dick Cheney – $100 Million

If one’s a committed supporter of Dick Cheney’s strong-minded opinions on global peace and economic policies, chances are fair; they are up to date about his whopping $100 million fortune. Well, it’s a no-guess game. Such financial figures cannot be touched with a single income avenue, and our Lincoln-born senator knows this well. Besides, he boasts an equally unfluctuating footing in the entrepreneurial sector, and we have to laud him for balancing everything with such an exception.

Cheney is counted among the most influential vice presidents of US history and is an outstanding political science scholar. Often celebrated for his unapologetically honest public image, this political leader is nothing less than an international celebrity.

Elizabeth Warren – $8.75 Million

Elizabeth Warren was once a presidential aspirant, but she surprisingly stepped out of the race. Still, she remains a top politician, a best-selling author, and a lecturer at Harvard! So, it is not surprising that she is worth so much, mainly because of how popular and business savvy she is.

This woman is the epitome of hard work, integrity, and assertiveness; in fact, she was so influential that when she pulled out of the presidential race, a lot of people were sad. Nevertheless, as a senator and someone with several paid appearances, Elizabeth has accumulated over 8 million dollars in net worth.

Kevin McCarthy – $300,000

Compared to most other people on this list, Kevin McCarthy’s net worth is smaller than the rest, which is so mainly because he’s had some financial issues in the past. However, his entire net worth comes mostly from his career as a politician, as Kevin has served both as a majority house leader and a minority house leader.

This position has given him a wealth of experience and impact, which he rightfully deserves. Yet, even with his $300,000, he has made intelligent money decisions, especially in his real estate investing. So, here’s to hoping things get better for him and Kevin comes out of it all on top.

Mitt Romney – $280 Million

As a U.S. senator, one earns a yearly salary of $174,000 and is expected to declare assets and investments when elected to encourage transparency. So, it is clear that politician and businessman Mitt Romney, who represents Utah in the U.S. Senate, made his multi-million dollars fortune outside of his office.

Upon graduation from Harvard business school, he joined the Boston Consulting Group before leaving to form the highly lucrative and successful equity firm, Bain Capital. From his dividends to book royalties, investments, and speaking fees, Romney’s enormous fortune has grown to an estimated $280 million, making him the wealthiest senator in America.

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