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Trump dwarfs his predecessors in the number of ultra-rich in his second White House, report shows
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· August 17, 2026
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Key takeaway The report shows that a significant number of individuals worth at least $100 million have been appointed to the administration.
A recent report from Public Citizen has shed light on the wealth of officials in the Trump administration. The report shows that a significant number of individuals worth at least $100 million have been appointed to the administration. This number is notably higher than the combined total of the three previous administrations.
The report found that 57 Trump officials have a net worth of at least $100 million, including ambassadors and senior executive branch officials. Further details on the report can be found through Public Citizen, including a breakdown of the officials and their roles within the Trump administration.
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Category: local Published: August 17, 2026 Source: KPRC 2 / Click2Houston (NBC) Reading time: 1 min
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