US politicians tend to earn large salaries, but that's no indication of their true wealth.
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Politicians tend to accumulate significant personal wealth through income from investments, real estate, writing books, public appearances, and more, in addition to their government salaries.
Here's a look at how much some of America's most prominent politicians are worth and how they earned their money.
Donald Trump: $2 billion
The former real estate mogul was involved in politics on and off before running for and winning the presidential election in 2016.
In addition to owning real estate, he was also the host of the hit NBC reality show “The Apprentice,” which cemented his celebrity status.
He also inherited a large fortune from his father, Fred Trump.
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Vice President Kamala Harris: $6 million
Vice President Kamala Harris began her political career in 2003 when she was elected district attorney of San Francisco.
Her first major earnings came from publishing three books, including a memoir, between 2009 and 2019. Since marrying lawyer Doug Emhoff in 2014, the couple has made around $6 million.
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Nikki Haley: $8 million
Nikki Haley, the rising star and potential presidential candidate, has amassed much of her wealth since leaving her post as U.N. ambassador to the United Nations in 2018 and starting to produce content, including two books.
She began offering highly paid speaking and consulting services, and also took executive positions at Boeing and UHG, earning her millions: Forbes estimates her net worth at $8 million.
President Joe Biden: $10 million
After leaving his position as vice president in 2017, Biden's net worth was $2.5 million. Over the next few years, that figure grew to $10 million.
Most of his wealth comes from book sales and speaking and other appearances, as well as from his wife, Jill Biden, an educator who has written a memoir and children's books.
Robert F. Kennedy Jr.: 15 million
The apple doesn't fall from the tree. Like his father, presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is a passionate politician. He's also rich, with a net worth of about $15 million, according to Forbes, including his wife, actress Cheryl Hines.
While $15 million is a huge amount of money, you might wonder why someone who inherited such a large fortune doesn't have much more. The biggest reason he isn't as wealthy is because his inheritance was split between his 10 siblings.
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Michael Bloomberg: $106.2 billion
The former New York City mayor (2002-2014) ran unsuccessfully for the Democratic nomination for president in 2020.
In 1981, he founded Bloomberg LP, a financial company that specializes in data, software, finance and media. As CEO of the company that bears his name, his net worth is approximately $106.2 billion, according to Forbes magazine.
Nancy Pelosi: $114.7 million
Nancy Pelosi was elected to the Democratic National Committee in 1976 and served in that position for 20 years. She was first elected to Congress in 1987 and first became Speaker of the House in 2007. She intends to run for reelection in 2024 and is trying to dispel rumors of her retirement.
Like many politicians, much of her wealth comes from speaking fees and investments, some of which are believed to come from her husband, former Congressman Paul Frank Pelosi, who is also the founder of venture capital firm Financial Leasing Services.
John Kerry: $250 million
John Kerry, currently the first US Presidential Envoy for Climate Change, also served as Secretary of State and as a Senator from 1985 to 2013.
While he comes from a wealthy family, much of his $250 million net worth comes from his marriage to Theresa Heinz, who inherited much of the Heinz Ketchup fortune from a previous marriage, with trusts worth between $750 million and $1 billion.
The couple reportedly owns a property near Martha's Vineyard worth about $12 million.
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Mitt Romney: $300 million
Mitt Romney, currently a senator from Utah, served as governor of Massachusetts from 2003 to 2007.
Romney made his fortune after joining the Boston Consulting Group in 1975, primarily working for private equity firms. He joined Bain & Company two years later and founded a subsidiary, Bain Capital, which managed leveraged buyouts for 25 years, helping to grow Romney's fortune.
Nicole Spector contributed to this article.
All net worths, unless otherwise noted, are taken from CelebrityNetWorth.
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