Wealth Transformation: How U.S. Presidents' Net Worth Shifted During Their Terms

Ever wonder what happens to a president's wallet after leaving the Oval Office? The numbers tell quite a story.

Looking at the numbers before and after office, we see some dramatic shifts. Ronald Reagan's wealth grew from $10.6M to $15.4M. George H.W. Bush saw his portfolio expand from $4M to $23M. But the real eye-openers? Bill Clinton went from $1.3M to $241.5M, and Barack Obama climbed from $1.3M to $70M.

Meanwhile, George W. Bush doubled his wealth from $20M to $40M. And then there's Donald Trump—the outlier in this group. His net worth actually declined from $3.7B to $2.5B, a notable drop compared to his predecessors.

The pattern is striking: most U.S. presidents seem to accumulate significant wealth during or after their tenure. Whether through book deals, speaking engagements, or other ventures, the trajectory is almost universally upward—except for one notable exception.

What's your take on these wealth transformations? Does the data surprise you, or is this exactly what you'd expect?