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Russian President Vladimir Putin is the richest politician in the world. Photo/Reuters
WASHINGTON – Politics is known as a place where people have money. Although, there are also many people who make politics as a source of money. It is also not surprising that world politicians also have the status of rich people or even billionaires.
Some of the sources of wealth for politicians are obtained from businesses that were developed before entering the world of politics. There is also, the wealth is obtained because of his power. Many politicians or world leaders also gain wealth from inheritance from the family because of the status of government in the form of a kingdom.
Based on data from Forbes and Wealthy Gorilla, here are the 20 richest politicians in the world.
20. Donald Trump
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Net Worth: USD 3.1 billion (Rp 46 trillion).
Donald Trump is the 45th President of the United States. Before entering politics he was a businessman and television personality. Trump is one of the most famous people in the world.
As of June 2023, Donald Trump’s net worth is approximately $3.1 billion dollars, making him the 20th richest politician on the list.
19. Pangeran Liechtenstein
Net Worth: USD 3.5 Billion (Rp 52 trillion)
The Prince of Liechtenstein ruled for over 20 years and is fluent in German, French, English and Italian. He has almost completely unchecked power over his country. The Prince of Liechtenstein is one of the richest politicians in the world.
18. Ross Perot
Net Worth: USD 3.7 Billion (Rp 55 trillion)
Ross Perot is an American businessman who rose to fame as the Independent Party’s Presidential Candidate in 1992 and 1996. Perot became one of the best businessmen in the industry and he started his career at IBM in 1957.
17. Prince Azim
Net Worth: USD 5 Billion (Rp 74 trillion)
Prince Azim is the third person to succeed the throne of Brunei. Prince Haji Abdul Azim is the second born prince and the eldest son of His Majesty Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah.
Azim was privileged to study at top schools including Oxford Brookes University and Leighton Park School.
16. Kim Jong Un
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