The thickness of the wallets of America’s 46 presidents has shown a wide range: some entered office with a large net worth, a few lost most of their assets after leaving the White House, others accumulated a fortune in retirement, and a handful never had much money at all.

“In the annals of American history, the wealth disparities among U.S. presidents have been as varied as the political ideologies they represented. From George Washington’s multi-million-dollar fortune to Harry Truman’s modest net worth, the financial backgrounds of our commanders in chief have shaped their policy decisions and economy during their terms,” Isaac Lane said in a 2024 article on AInvest.com.

Starting with the founding of the republic, those with money have exerted a disproportionate influence over the nati

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