Ever wondered who America’s ultra-wealthy officials are? Sure, while the history of America’s party politics is but a narration of the elite’s monopoly of power, it is safe to say that Donald Trump’s rise to the White House has signaled the beginning of a more competitive political race between the richest of the rich.
From senators and house members to governors and presidents, it cannot be denied that the US government has been running under the command of the top 1% for a long time. And now, as the world economy continues to crumble and the elites compete for the top of the throne, a sudden and more apparent swell in politicians coming from wealthy backgrounds has been dominating the electoral scene.
Here, we have compiled a list of the 10 wealthiest American politicians that are currently competing within the bureaucratic landscape. Continue reading to learn about the wealthy people that are potentially making your laws.