Donald Trump has been making headlines in recent weeks, unveiling his ambitious political agenda. His main aim is to reshape not only America but the world. The US president has sparked fears of a constitutional crisis as he works to restructure government agencies and disrupt the status quo.

How history will remember him is yet to be seen, but one fact is undeniable: Donald Trump is the richest person to ever sit in the US presidency. According to Forbes magazine, in December of last year, his estimated net worth is $4.9 billion. he wealth of US President derives from his real estate investments and his stake in the technology and media conglomerate Trump Group.

The Chinese President Xi Jinping is amongst the wealthiest world leaders with a reportedly worth of $1.2 billion. Despite an official annual salary of around $18,000, Xi Jinping and his family were exposed in 2012 for having hidden investments in various holding companies. These included a $270 million stake in the real estate investment firm Shenzhen Yuanwei.

And if you are wondering, yes, there is one world leader whose total wealth significantly exceeds both Donald Trump and the Xi Jinping. Reference made of course, to Vladimir Putin, the all-powerful leader of Russia, who is rumored to have amassed a fortune of $200 billion. This staggering figure was stated by Bill Browder, the former head of Hermitage Capital, during his testimony before the US Senate Judiciary Committee.

However, figures released by Russia’s Central Election Commission last January painted a different picture, indicating that Putin’s income over a six-year period amounted to just 67.6 million rubles ($758,000).

His earnings from 2018 to 2024 reportedly came from his salary, income from securities and bank deposits, military and civil pensions, as well as proceeds from real estate sales.