US Politicians With Incredible Net Worth Figures Left Us In Shock
Nancy Pelosi – $120 Million
Nancy Pelosi is an American politician with a net worth of $120 million, which she made from politics, investments, and real estate. Nancy was born in Baltimore, Maryland, to an Italian-American family. She graduated from Trinity College in Washington D.C. with a bachelor’s degree in liberal arts. After college, Pelosi worked as a volunteer for John F. Kennedy’s presidential campaign.
Nancy began her political career in 1976 at the Democratic National Committee and in 2007, she became the first female Speaker of the House of Representatives. Nancy has been re-elected to the position numerous times and is currently serving her fourteenth term. Thanks to her experience and dedication, Nancy is one of the most powerful politicians in the United States.
Sarah Palin – $ 8 Million
Sarah Palin is one of the wealthiest female politicians, having served as Governor of Alaska from 2006 to 2009. However, most of the wealth she has accrued over the years has been from being in the entertainment industry. After resigning as Governor, Sarah joined Fox News and eventually landed her show, ‘Sarah Palin’s Alaska,’ which became quite popular.
Besides the show, the American Politician made quite a lot from her book, which she released in 2009 titled ‘Going Rogue: An American Life,’ which became a bestseller. Together with her husband, Todd Palin, she owns several properties, which bring them profits. Sarah understands the importance of not putting all her eggs in one basket.
Ted Cruz – $4 Million
Ted Cruz is one of the most successful and well-known politicians in the United States. His rise to stardom began in 2003 when he worked as a Texas state senator. Since then, Cruz has become a prominent figure on both the national and international stage, wielding considerable influence in Washington and beyond.
Cruz has advocated for a wide range of causes and policies throughout his career, looking out for the people in his constituency. He points out that much of his wealth comes from donors who support his various political platforms. There’s no doubt that thee politician’s $4 Million net worth makes him one of today’s most influential political figures.
Condoleezza Rice – $12 Million
You might know her as a diplomat and politician, but there’s so much more to Condoleezza Rice than meets the eye. In addition to serving as a board member for several companies, Rice is also a founding partner of ‘The Rice Hadley Group’, a consultancy firm that specializes in business development.

In addition to that, the politician, who has authored more than ten books, is also a lecturer of political science at Stanford University and a director of the school’s Hoover Institution. One thing’s for sure—Rice’s undeterred resolve is the reason why she’s among the world’s most powerful women and has amassed enviable wealth.
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez – $511K
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez’s difficult background has always been the fuel that drives the New York representative to work hard. Cortez’s first job would be waiting tables, and while she did not earn much from this role, it helped prevent her family’s home from being foreclosed on.

The politician would then get a job as an organizer for a presidential candidate. Thanks to the opportunity, as she traveled across different states, she realized that a career as a politician wouldn’t be as improbable as she had initially thought. Besides her basic salary, Cortez’s living expenses are catered for, and she also gets retirement benefits, making her worth $511K .
Al Gore – $300 Million
While Al Gore is undoubtedly a brilliant politician whose impact while he served in a public office cannot be denied, he is an even better businessman, in our opinion, thanks to his ability to seize opportunities as soon as they arise. After the release of his documentary, ‘An Inconvenient Truth’ which earned an Academy Award, the ex-politician embarked on a speaking tour, charging a minimum of $175,000 for a single speaking event.

Soon after, Gore would launch ‘Current TV,’ a cable news network that he would later sell to Al Jazeera for $500 million. The former vice president owns about 100,000 shares of ‘Apple,’ where he is also a board member. See why we praise his business acumen?
Arnold Schwarzenegger – $450 Million
The only reason Arnold Schwarzenegger got into politics was to serve his people. The man didn’t need the fame, hefty pay, or benefits that came with being a legislature, as he already had all that before he was a lawmaker. If anything, long before he became a Hollywood star, Schwarzenegger had already gained ‘millionaire’ status from different investments and business ventures.

The governor of California has invested heavily in bonds and in the real estate sector. He is a co-owner of several restaurants across America. To Schwarzenegger though, money doesn’t make anyone happy as he is just as happy with a $450 million net worth as he was when he had way less.
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