Politicians
Justin Trudeau Net Worth
Justin Pierre James Trudeau's Net Worth as of 2024
$12 Million
Justin Pierre James Trudeau was born on 25 December 1971, in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, of Scottish and French-Canadian descent. Justin is a politician, known for being the current and 23rd Prime Minister of Canada, the second-youngest ever. He is the eldest son of former Prime Minister Pierre Trudeau. All his efforts have helped put his net worth to where it is today.
How rich is Justin Trudeau? As of mid-2016, sources estimate a net worth that is at $12 million, mostly accumulated through a successful career in politics. According to reports, he also earns a significant amount of money from public speaking, apparently as much as $450,000 from some engagements. He was also previously a teacher and actor. All of these have contributed to the current position of his wealth.
Justin Trudeau Net Worth $12 Million
Justin was the second child in the history of Canada to be born of a prime minister in office. He comes from a predominantly political family, with relatives who had served in different positions of the government. His parents separated when he was five years old, and he came under the custody of his father. He enrolled at the Rockcliffe Park Public School under the French immersion program, afterwards spent a year at the Lycee Claudel d’Ottawa, and then attended the private College Jean-de-Brebeuf. Justin would go on and attend McGill University, graduating with a degree in literature. He subsequently attended the University of British Columbia to study education, and after graduating, he became a math teacher at West Point Grey Academy, and at the same time studied for his master’s degree in environmental geography at McGill University.
He appeared in a television miniseries entitled “The Great War”, and would use his status for various advocacies. These include fighting against a zinc mine that would poison Nahanni River, criticisms against stopping funding for a public avalanche warning system, and the Katimavik youth program.
After the death of his father, he became a lot more involved in politics, and started to support various candidates of the Liberal Party. He eventually campaigned against Mary Deros and Basilio Giordano to get a Liberal nomination, which he easily won. In 2008, he entered the parliament as part of the Official Opposition and would handle multiculturalism and youth affairs. Two years later he became the spokesman on youth, citizenship, and immigration. He supported the increase of relief efforts during the 2010 Haiti earthquake, before being re-elected in Papineau the following year. In 2012, he would take part in a charity boxing match for a cancer research event entitled Fight the Cure, against Conservative senator Patrick Brazeau, winning in the third round.
After the resignation of Liberal leader Dion, Trudeau became a potential successor. He did not campaign however and the position was given to Michael Ignatieff. During the 2012 race, he was hesitant at first but eventually launched his bid to become leader of the Liberal Party with no other obvious leader. He was criticized by competitors for his lack of contributions and positions in terms of policies but he still won with 80.1% of votes. Under his leadership, the Liberal party would achieve a decisive victory in the 2015 federal election, with the largest number of seats ever won by a single party in a Canadian election, and it would lead to him becoming the Prime Minister of Canada.
As Prime Minister, he is focused on lowering taxes for middle-income Canadians and raising those of higher earners. He has also started to promote transparency in government, and improve relations with indigenous people. Some of his other statements include the legalization of marijuana and reform of both the senate and the election process of ‘first-past-the-post’.
For his personal life, he married Sophie Gregoire in 2005 and they have three children. He has a tattoo on his left arm designed by Robert Davidson, and is from the Haida tribe.
Politicians
Paul Begala Net Worth
Born Paul Edward Begala on the 12th May 1961, in New Jersey USA and is a politician, a member of the Democratic Party, best known to the world as an adviser to former President Bill Clinton, and he also served as a chief strategist during the 1992 Clinton-Gore campaign. He has recorded numerous television appearances, in such political shows as “Crossfire” (2004-2014), “Real Time with Bill Maher” (2008-2017), and “Erin Burnett OutFront” (2012-2017), among many others.
Have you ever wondered how rich Paul Begala is, as of mid- 2017? According to authoritative sources, it has been estimated that Begala’s net worth is as high as $3 million, an amount earned through his successful career in politics, which has been active since the late ‘80s
Paul Begala Net Worth $3 Million
Paul is of mixed ancestry; his mother, Margaret is Irish American, while his father, David is a Hungarian American. Although born in New Jersey, Paul grew up in Missouri Texas, since his father was stationed there as oil-field equipment salesman. He went to Dulles High School, located in Sugar Land, Texas, and after matriculation enrolled at the University of Texas at Austin, from which he received a Bachelor of Arts degree and then Juris Doctor degree.
Following the end of his studies, Paul commenced a political career, and worked for Robert Casey during his gubernatorial career in Pennsylvania in 1986, then the following year had success with Wallace G. Wilkinson in Kentucky, and in 1988 re-election campaign of incumbent New Jersey US Senator Frank Lautenberg.
In 1992, he teamed up with James Carville, who was also his business partner, in managing the Clinton-Gore presidential campaign that year – during Clinton’s presidency, Paul worked as his advisor and was responsible for policy, politics and communication.
Thanks to his rise in power, Paul started using his influence and could often be seen on television during the ‘90s and early 2000s. In 1992 he hosted the show “Equal Time”, then featured in the documentary “The War Room”, and in 1994 made his first appearance on “Late Night with Conan O’Brien”. As Clinton’s political career improved, he was more focused on running his campaigns, but since the 2000s, Paul’s focus changed and he would use his knowledge to work as a political analyst for several television networks, including MSNBC, CNN and others. Some of his most notable appearances include the show “Crossfire” (2004-2014) on CNN, then “At This Hour” (2016-2017) also on CNN, “The Colbert Report” (2006-2010) on Comedy Central, and “The Lead with Jake Tapper” (2016-2017), among many other differing appearances, which also increased his wealth.
Paul is also a recognized author, so far publishing three books on his own, “Is Our Children Learning?: The Case Against George W. Bush” (2000), “It’s Still the Economy, Stupid: George W. Bush, The GOP’s CEO” (2002), and “Third Term: Why George W. Bush (Hearts) John McCain” (2008), the sales of which have contributed to his wealth. Furthermore, he has co-authored two books with James Carville “Buck Up, Suck Up… and Come Back When You Foul Up: 12 Winning Secrets from the War Room” (2002), and “Take It Back: Our Party, Our Country, Our Future” (2006), further increasing his wealth.
Regarding his personal life, Paul has been married to Diane Friday since 1989; the couple has four sons, and the Begala family resides in Virginia.
Paul is a devout Roman Catholic.
Politicians
Vern Buchanan Net Worth
Born Vernon Gale Buchanan on the 8th May 1951 in Detroit, Michigan USA, he is a businessman and politician, a member of the Republican Party, best known to the world for serving as a representative of Florida’s 16th congressional district since 2007.
Have you ever wondered how rich Vern Buchanan is, as of mid- 2017? According to authoritative sources, it has been estimated that Buchanan’s net worth is as high as $44 million, an amount earned through his successful careers.
Vern Buchanan Net Worth $44 Million
Vern is of part-Finnish ancestry since his maternal grandparents immigrated from the country to the USA. He grew up in Detroit with his five siblings. After high school matriculation, Vern enlisted into the Michigan Air National Guard where he spent the next six years. However, he was also focused on his education, attending Cleary University, from which he graduated with a bachelor’s degree in business administration. He didn’t stop there as he obtained a Masters’ degree in business administration from the University of Detroit.
Before he had any political aspirations, Vern used his knowledge in business to launch a career as a businessman. Back in 1976 he teamed up with an owner of a Michigan printing company and promised him that he would help develop his business. The two started the American Speedy Printing, and in no time the company opened over 730 stores in 44 states. Unfortunately, Vern’s business acumen wasn’t all legal, and as a result the firm went bankrupt, while he himself had to pay $1.5 million to Michigan Corporation Act.
Regardless, he continued his career as he bought a Honda and Acura dealership in Ocala, Florida, developed his career as a car salesman and expanded his kingdom to two more car dealerships. He was quite successful as a car salesman until 2005, when he decided to change his focus to politics and as a result, sold the majority in his car dealerships.
Aside from having success with car dealerships, Vern also has two reinsurance companies in his ownership, Jamat Reinsurance Co., and Buchanan Reinsurance Co., and used these companies to provide extended warranty policies to his car buyers.
His political aspirations began to appear in 2006 when he ran in the 13th congressional district in Florida to replace incumbent Republican Katherine Harris. Vern was the winner of Republican primaries, defeating his Republican opponents Nancy Detert, and Tramm Hudson. And in the general elections, Vern was put up against Christine Jennings, just winning with 50.08% of the votes.
Vern was sworn in as Representative for Florida’s 13th Congressional District on 3 January 2007 and since then has been re-elected three more times quite easily, although his position changed as he became the Representative for Florida’s 16th district, as there has been a change in numbering Florida’s districts.
Regarding his personal life, Vern has been married to Sandra since 1976, with whom he has two children.
Vern is also quite active in the community; he has supported numerous nonprofit organizations, including Boys and Girls Club, the Community Foundation of Sarasota County, the American Heart Walk, the Walk to Cure Juvenile Diabetes and many more.
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