Kyle Khan-Mullins is a Forbes reporter on the money in politics team, investigating megadonors, fundraising organizations and the wealth of those holding or seeking public office. He joined Forbes in 2023 and works in Washington state. Khan-Mullins has covered the fortunes of Don
How Scott Bessent’s LLC Flipped A House And Lost $100,000 In One Month
South Carolina real estate records show an odd transaction just as Bessent was taking office as Treasury Secretary.
Seattle Crosswalks Hacked To Sound Like Jeff Bezos
Pedestrians pushing a crosswalk button near the University of Washington got to listen to “Bezos” spout on about not taxing the rich and even reference Luigi Mangione, the alleged killer of United Healthcare’s CEO last year.
How Trump’s Tariffs Might Hit 13 Countries Where He’s Struck Deals
Most of the nations where Trump has properties are seeking negotiated settlements rather than retaliating against the U.S.
Here’s How Much Trump’s Biggest Billionaire Donors Lost Thanks To Tariffs
Tariffs wiped out trillions of dollars in value Thursday, much of it held by the world’s richest people.
These Are The 10 Richest People In Donald Trump’s Administration
The president, worth $5.1 billion, brought nine other billionaires into power with him–making his administration the richest in American history.
Chuck Schumer’s Canceled Book Tour Won’t Hurt His Finances Much
The Senate minority leader and his wife have saved plenty over the years, building a small fortune on real estate and government service.
How Pam Bondi Got Rich In Just Six Years Out Of Office
America’s newest attorney general can thank rising Florida real estate values, a few years of lobbying and a wealthy husband for her increasing fortune.
Mayor Eric Adams’ Legal Troubles Are Taking A Bite Out Of His Net Worth
The biggest chunks of Eric Adams’ fortune look to be largely illiquid, potentially complicating his fight against charges of corruption.
Former Secret Service Agent Turned Deputy FBI Director Is Already Very Rich
Even the nonbillionaires being nominated by Trump seem to be super wealthy. Just look at the fortune of conservative podcaster and Rumble investor Dan Bongino.
Ignore Musk’s And Trump’s Wild Claims. Here’s How Federal Officials Really Get Rich.
As Forbes has tracked for years, there are plenty of perfectly legal ways for senior government officials to become quite rich despite their government salaries.