A look at the wealthiest individuals to have held the office of President in the United States.

Throughout the history of the republic, the connection between financial power and political leadership has been a prominent theme in the US presidency. The relationships of the wealthiest families in America have historically aided their pursuit of the presidency, leading to the election of individuals who were already affluent. Moreover, some presidents have generated considerable wealth during their tenure. In this gallery, we will examine the ten richest presidents in American history, including their net worth and the means by which they acquired their wealth.

10.Bill Clinton - US$75.9 million

9.Herbert Hoover - US$83 million

8.Lyndon B. Johnson - US$109.3 million

7.James Madison - US$113.3 million

6.Andrew Jackson - US$132.6 million

5.Theodore Roosevelt - US$139.7 million

4.Thomas Jefferson - US$236.8 million

3.George Washington - US$587 million

2.John F. Kennedy - US$1.1 billion

1.Donald Trump - US$3.1 billion