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

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Jimmy Carter – $10 Million

In his nineties, the 39th President of the United States, Jimmy Carter, now devotes his time and resources to philanthropy and volunteering. So, it is understandable that despite his salary as President and earnings from his books, he has a relatively humble net worth of $10 million and lives a very frugal lifestyle.

The philanthropist and former politician returned to everyday life after losing his re-election campaign. He became a professor at Emory University in Atlanta and founded the Carter Center to protect human rights and help resolve conflict globally. Carter’s wealth can grow, but with his heart keen on humanitarian services, his money would surely keep going back to charity.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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!

Jimmy Carter – $10 Million

In his nineties, the 39th President of the United States, Jimmy Carter, now devotes his time and resources to philanthropy and volunteering. So, it is understandable that despite his salary as President and earnings from his books, he has a relatively humble net worth of $10 million and lives a very frugal lifestyle.

The philanthropist and former politician returned to everyday life after losing his re-election campaign. He became a professor at Emory University in Atlanta and founded the Carter Center to protect human rights and help resolve conflict globally. Carter’s wealth can grow, but with his heart keen on humanitarian services, his money would surely keep going back to charity.

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.

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.

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.

Al Gore – $300 Million

Keeping in mind his lineage, we can say Al Gore was destined to land in politics. In short, right after his ‘Harvard’ years, he got deployed with the army, following which the statesman began his ‘US Congress’ run. Simultaneously, environmentalism occupied a major fraction of his focus, eventually leading him to direct the documentary ‘An Inconvenient Truth,’ which managed to make quite a mark.

Gore, however, made a sizable chunk of his $300 million fortune from investing in premium shares, ‘Apple’ for instance, and let’s not forget, the ‘Nobel Peace Prize’ awardee possesses some impeccable entrepreneurial knacks. Besides, he’s earning pretty handsomely from penning books, and we’re more than impressed with this man’s talent.

Ted Cruz – $4 Million

Just one look at Ted Cruz’s $2 million worth of villa in Houston is enough to leave all wondering about his salary! To be precise, he makes around the likes of $174k per annum as the Texas attorney, which explains his opulent $4 million capital. However, politics wasn’t the field he started with, and he was already earning decently, working as a lawyer.

So, what made Cruz change his profession, was his passion for social service, and his charitable healthcare pursuits are significant proof. Over the years, the ‘Republican Party’ representative has definitely taken home rich returns; still, he has never ceased to give back to the country whenever an opportunity comes up.

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