Here is the net worth of each 2024 presidential candidate, showing who among President Joe Biden, former President Donald Trump, and other candidates in the race is the richest.
According to a News Nation report, Biden, Trump, Minnesota congressman Dean Phillips, and Robert F. Kennedy Jr., the son of Senator Robert F. Kennedy, are in the top four spots.
Who Is the Wealthiest Among the 2024 Presidential Candidates? Is It Joe Biden or Donald Trump?
Donald Trump
With regard to personal wealth, Donald Trump takes the lead. Citing Forbes' estimate from September last year, News Nation reported that Trump has a net worth of $2.6 billion.
According to Forbes, the former president has $640 million in cash and personal assets, $870 million in golf clubs and resorts, $690 million in New York City real estate, $190 million in real estate outside New York City, and $160 million in social media and brand businesses.
Dean Phillips
Dean Phillips, who takes the second spot, is reportedly one of the richest members of Congress. Citing an economic disclosure filing, Axios reported that Phillips' net worth is between $20.5 million and $70 million. Phillips was heir to his stepfather's Phillips Distilling empire.
Before his political career, he served as the company's president until he resigned in 2012. Phillips later ran the gelato maker Talenti and co-founded Penny's Coffee in the Twin Cities.
Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is richer than Joe Biden. Forbes estimated his net worth at around $15 million. According to the outlet, that sum includes the assets of his wife, actress Cheryl Hines, his shares in the Kennedy family's trusts, his real estate, and investments held in stock, private equity, and hedge funds.
Joe Biden
Forbes reported that Joe Biden's net worth is estimated to be around $10 million, up from $8 million when he took office. Aside from taking a government paycheck, the president reportedly earns money by sitting on real estate, such as his summer home in Rehoboth Beach, Delaware.
The 4,800-square-foot property is now worth an estimated $4.5 million, $1.7 million more than its original cost. According to Forbes, Biden owns two homes in Delaware worth an estimated $7 million combined.
Net Worth Of Other 2024 Presidential Candidates Revealed
Cenk Uygur
According to News Nation, Cenk Uygur's net worth is between $5 and $10 million. The progressive media host, who announced his White House run last October, is the co-creator of "The Young Turks." The online show is reportedly the primary source of his money.
Nikki Haley
Nikki Haley's net worth is reportedly around $8 million. The former governor of South Carolina had a net worth of less than $1 million after she resigned as United Nations ambassador under the Trump administration in 2018.
Forbes reported that in 2022, she cashed in some $2.3 million from companies' speeches, $700,000 in consulting fees, and $300,000 in cash and stock from Boeing.
Marianne Williamson
Marianne Williamson reportedly has a net worth of around $2.5 million. The author and peace activist, who previously served as Oprah Winfrey's spiritual adviser, has written 15 books and co-founded the nonprofit organization The Peace Alliance.
Asa Hutchinson
According to Forbes, Asa Hutchinson has a net worth of $1.5 million. Most of the former Arkansas governor's wealth is reportedly connected to his home and pensions.
Cornel West
Cornel West reportedly has a net worth of near zero. Last year, the professor and political activist told Forbes that he lives "paycheck to paycheck."
Florida governor Ron DeSantis and tech entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy have both dropped out of the presidential race and endorsed Donald Trump.
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