ALBAWABA – As the US presidential election approaches in just a few hours, people are curious about the true wealth of the presidential and vice-presidential candidates. Sky News has explored the financial status of Donald Trump, J.D. Vance, Kamala Harris, and Tim Walz.
Donald Trump
Donald Trump, the former US President and 2024 Republican presidential candidate, served as a real estate businessman and a politician. Trump owns about 18 golf and social clubs, several residential buildings, and other estates.
His net worth is approximately estimated at $4 billion, his wealth experienced a major increase thanks to his Truth Social platform, the social media service launched in 2022 by Trump Media & Technology Group.
The mother company behind the Truth Social platform is Trump Media & Technology Group (TMTG), which is valued at approximately $10 billion.
Kamala Harris
Vice President Kamala Harris served as a prosecutor and vice president. Harris used to earn between $143,571 and $158,775 annually when she was attorney general.
It is worth mentioning that Harris and her husband owns three homes in San Francisco, Los Angeles, and Washington DC.
The Democratic Party's nominee owns a net worth of approximately $6.3m in 2019 rising to $28m in 2022.
Tim Walz
Tim Walz, an American politician, former educator, and retired United States Army non-commissioned officer who has served as the 41st governor of Minnesota since 2019, is now the Democratic vice presidential candidate.
US president’s annual salary remains $400,000 as set by the US Congress in 2001. (Shutterstock)
Walz spent much of his career as a school teacher and is now the governor of Minnesota, with an annual salary of approximately $127,629.
According to Forbes, Walz’s net worth is estimated at $1 million.
JD Vance
JD Vance, an American politician, author, and Marine veteran, served as the junior United States senator from Ohio since 2023. Vance is the Republican vice-presidential nominee in the 2024 United States presidential election.
According to financial resources, Vance owns millions of dollars assets, significant stocks in two major companies, and high-value real estate.
Additionally, Vance published ‘Hillbilly Elegy’ book in 2016 which was a best-seller. According to Forbes, his net worth is estimated at $10 million.
Salaries of US presidents and vice presidents
US Vice president’s annual salary is set at $284,600 in 2024, compared to $235,100 in 2023.
On the other hand, the president’s annual salary remains $400,000 as set by the US Congress in 2001.
