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 theroyal 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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