Donald Trump has chosen the wealthiest cabinet in American history. Here’s how much the nominees are worth.
Trump's Incredibly Wealthy Cabinet: Here's How Much They're Worth
Nomination: Secretary of Education
DeVos’s family has an estimated net worth of $5.1 billion. Her father-in-law was a co-founder of Amway.
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Nomination: Secretary of Commerce
Ross, worth an estimated $2.9 billion, built his fortune investing in distressed companies.
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Nomination: Small Business Administration leader
McMahon’s husband, Vince, is worth an estimated $1.1 billion. The McMahons co-founded World Wrestling Entertainment.
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Nomination: Secretary of State
The CEO of Exxon Mobil is worth at least $245 million, the current value of his Exxon stock holdings.
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Nomination: Secretary of the Treasury
A former Goldman Sachs partner, Mnuchin is worth $40 million or more.
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Nomination: Secretary of Health and Human Services
The retired surgeon has earned tens of million dollars from his books, speeches and board work. His estimated net worth ranges as high as $26 million.
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Nomination: Secretary of Transportation
The daughter of a shipping magnate, Chao, who is married to Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, is worth an estimated $16.9 million.
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Nomination: Attorney General
Sen. Sessions is reportedly worth $15.8 million.
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Nomination: Secretary of Health and Human Services
An orthopedic surgeon and health care industry investor, Price’s wealth is estimated at $13.6 million.
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Nomination: Director of the Office of Management and Budget
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Nomination: Secretary of Labor
While Puzder’s net worth is unknown, he has been paid millions as the CEO of CKE Restaurants, which owns Carl’s Jr. and Hardee’s. In 2009, for example, his compensation totaled $7.35 million, and in 2010 he owned shares worth more than $25 million.
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Nomination: Secretary of Energy
The former Texas governor has a net worth in the millions, thanks to real estate investments.
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Nomination: Secretary of the Interior
The congressman has an estimated net worth of $1.4 million.
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Vice President
The governor of Indiana, who has spent most of his career in government, has declared that he has a state pension worth between $500,000 and $1 million.
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Nomination: Secretary of Defense
There are no reliable reports for the net worth of the retired Marine Corps general, known as the “warrior monk.”
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Nomination: Secretary of Homeland Security
There are no reliable reports for the net worth of the retired Marine Corps general.
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Nomination: EPA administrator
There are no reliable reports for the net worth of the Oklahoma attorney general.
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Nomination: UN Ambassador
There are no reliable reports for the net worth of the South Carolina governor.
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Chief of Staff
There are no reliable reports for the net worth of Republican Party chairman.
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