The political world maybe complex and cannot be understood by common
people who follows and casts their votes for them to be appointed in the
country that they are serving. There might be different types of
government that directs people, but the goal still lies on serving and
making the lives of their fellow citizens improve for the better. Here
are the richest politicians in 2012. Although Muammar Gadaffi appeared
to be the richest political leader in 2012 with his net worth of $200
billion, but majority of the people in some areas of the world opposes
to that rank. It is all because they considered it as ill-gotten wealth
that he robbed from his people where it did not come from his own
industry. Hence, this list of political leaders is based on the
description that can be found through election, appointment, conquest,
and right of inheritance (royal lineage).
10. H. Vasanthakumar
He is a known businessman in India but he has been politically
involved in 2006 when he became an MLA (Member of Legislative Assembly)
wherein he defeated S.P. Sooryakumar, which is a member of the
established political system in the country. Hence, he owns the popular Vasath & Co. that
sells home appliances and electronics found in Tamil Nadu in India. His
estimated net worth is $2 billion that moved other known leaders in
royal heritage to the next 20 to 30 richest politicians.
9. Donald Trump
Although he has expressed a lot of times via television and other
media sources that he wanted to run for a specific political position
since the 2000 election but he never did. In fact, speculations came in
circulation that he would also run for the presidential position in
2006, especially when he openly criticized President George Bush in
2007. Nonetheless, he has been an active supporter and promoter of
various candidates and parties where he said last 2010 that he would run
for presidency in 2012. He has a growing net worth of $2.7 billion that
comes from inheritance, real estate, and others.
8. Najib Mikati
He is a billionaire politician in Lebanon and he is currently holding
a Prime Minister position. He has a current net worth of $2.8 billion
that comes from his political position, telecoms, and his business. It
is his second prime ministership because he has also served on that said
post in April 2005 up to July 2005.
7. Cayetana Fitz – James Stuart
She is a duchess of Spain, where her finances comes from the property
that she owns. She has an estimated total net worth of $4.9 billion.
She has been married thrice and her status came from the royal lineage
that runs in her blood since her grandmother was the late Queen Victoria
Eugenia.
6. Khalifa Bin Zayed Al Nahyan
He is also known as Sheikh Khalifa who serves as an emir of Abu Dhabi
and the President of the United Arab Emirates. He has replaced his
father on this position after his demise. His net worth is $15 billion
that comes from real estate, oil business, and inheritance.
5. King Abdullah Bin Abdulaziz Al Saud
He became the King of Saudi Arabia after he succeeded his
half-brother from this position on August 01, 2005. He is known for his
economic plans when he managed to boost up the oil production amidst the
global recession that happened in the previous years wherein it
achieved 4% growth yearly. He has a total net worth of $18 billion and
it increases gradually.
4. Michael Bloomberg
As of date, he is the richest politician in the United States because
of his total net worth of $19.5 billion that made him the 12th
richest man in the US. He is currently serving as a mayor in New York
City and he had been politically involved since 2001. He is the owner
and founder of Bloomberg L.P.
3. Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah
The third spot was intended for the 29th Sultan of Brunei.
He has been leading the state for 44 years. His wealth comes from the
Gas Industry and Oil business, which helped him achieve his current net
worth of $20 billion.
2. King Bhumibol Adulyadej
The silent yet strong King of Thailand has the second spot because of
his total net worth of $10 billion that comes from various investments
placed, inheritances, and real estate. In fact, he is known to be the
richest king in the world and has been on the throne for 67 years,
making him the longest reigning monarch in history. He is also known as
Rama IX and he began reigning as king on June 9, 1946.
1. Vladimir Putin
He belongs to one of the strongest countries in the world, Russia,
where he serves as its Prime Minister and he has served various
political positions as mandated by their constitution. His total net
worth is $40 billion that comes from his various investments and his
political career.
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