Being the son or daughter of an American president doesn't automatically make you rich. Of course, some presidents were/are wealthier than others, but growing up in the White House undoubtedly gives you an advantage in life. Many "First Children" followed in their parents' footsteps and took over the family business, while others followed their own paths to great fortune.
In this gallery, we list some of the wealthiest children of US presidents. Curious to find out who’s worth the most? Click on.
The daughters of Barack Obama and Michelle Obama grew up in the White House from 2009 to 2017. Malia went on to graduate from Harvard University in 2021 and now works as a TV writer and director. Her debut short film ‘The Heart’ debuted this year at the Sundance Film Festival. Malia’s net worth has been estimated at US$100,000.
Sasha Obama graduated from the University of Southern California with a degree in sociology in 2023. Sasha Obama’s net worth is believed to be around US$450,000.
The daughter of Gerald Ford and Betty Ford served as chair of the board of the Betty Ford Center.
Ford Bales is an accomplished photographer, photojournalist, and author. Her net worth is estimated to be around US$5 million.
Luci Baines Johnson is the daughter of Lyndon B. Johnson and Lady Bird Johnson. A successful businesswoman, she manages LBJ Asset Management Partners, and serves as chairman of the board of BusinesSuites.
Luci Baines Johnson is also a dedicated philanthropist and a director at the non-profit organization LBJ Foundation. Her estimated net worth is not consistent across sources, and ranges from US$1-20 million.
The youngest son of Gerald Ford and Betty Ford has enjoyed a successful acting career spanning nearly four decades.
In addition to being an actor, Ford also serves on the board of trustees for the Gerald R. Ford Foundation. Some sources estimate his net worth to be somewhere between US$100K and US$5 million.
The daughter of George W. Bush and Laura Bush graduated from Yale University in 2004, after which, she co-founded the non-profit organization Global Health Corps.
In 2007, Barbara Pierce Bush teamed up with her sister Jenna (left) and released the bestseller ‘Sisters First: Stories from Our Wild and Wonderful Life.’ Her estimated net worth is US$5 million.
George W. Bush and Laura Bush’s other daughter Jenna Hager Bush also graduated in 2004, but from the University of Texas at Austin. She went on to become a successful news correspondent for NBC and then the co-host of ‘Today with Hoda & Jenna.’
Together with her husband, Henry Hager, Jenna Hager Bush has a combined estimated net worth of around US$14 million.
The daughter of Donald Trump and his second wife Marla Maples graduated from Georgetown University Law Center in 2020 and started working as a legal research assistant.
Tiffany Trump went on to release a song and worked as an intern for Vogue. In 2022, she married wealthy businessman Michael Boulos. Tiffany Trump has an estimated net worth of US$10 million.
The son of Ronald Reagan and Nancy Reagan dropped out of Yale University to become a ballet dancer. He then found some success on TV with ‘The Ron Reagan Show.’
Ron Reagan went on to become a political commentator and broadcaster. In 2011, he released a memoir of his father called ‘My Father at 100: A Memoir.’ He has an estimated net worth of US$12 million.
The daughter of Bill Clinton and Hillary Clinton gained a PhD from the University of Oxford in 2014. Chelsea Clinton is an accomplished businesswoman and activist. She serves as the vice chair of the Clinton Foundation and is on the board of the internet company IAC.
Chelsea Clinton has worked as an associate at the consulting firm McKinsey & Company, among others, and has also written a number of children’s books. She has an estimated net worth of US$30 million.
Patti Davis is the daughter of Ronald Reagan and Nancy Reagan. She has had a successful career as an author ever since she published her first novel in 1986. Davis has also starred in a number of TV shows and movies.
Davis posed for Playboy magazine in 1994. And then in 2011, at the age of 58, she posed naked for More magazine. She has an estimated net worth of US$30 million.
The third child of George H.W. Bush and Barbara Bush started his career at the Texas Commerce Bank and then went on to become governor of Florida.
When Jeb Bush was campaigning in 2015, it was revealed that his net worth was US$22 million. It is estimated that this number has since doubled.
The son of George H.W. Bush and Barbara Bush is the only president’s child on this list who was also president of the United States.
Bush had a reported US$20 million net worth when he entered the White House in 2001. Since leaving office, he went on to make millions in a number of ways, including speeches and book deals. It’s believed that George W. Bush’s current net worth sits at around US$40 million.
The eldest son of Donald Trump and his first wife Ivana Trump started working in The Trump Organization in 2001.
He has been involved in both his father’s businesses as well as his presidential campaigns. Donald Trump Jr.’ estimated net worth is US$300 million.
The third child of the 45th US president and his first wife Ivana Trump is among the wealthiest president’s children. He followed his father’s footsteps in business and joined him on the TV show ‘The Apprentice.’
In 2012, Eric Trump featured in Forbes’ Top 30 under 30. He went on to found The Eric Trump Foundation, which raises money for terminally ill children at St. Jude Children's Research Hospital in Memphis, Tennessee. Eric Trump’s estimated net worth is around US$300-350 million.
Ivana Marie Trump, best known as Ivanka Trump, is the second child of Donald Trump and Ivana Trump. She too is a successful businesswoman.
In addition to her business ventures, Ivanka Trump also found success in reality TV and her father's presidential administration. Ivanka Trump’s estimated net worth is $US300 million.
Sources: (Lovemoney) (CNN) (Yahoo) (Celebrity Net Worth)
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Being the son or daughter of an American president doesn't automatically make you rich. Of course, some presidents were/are wealthier than others, but growing up in the White House undoubtedly gives you an advantage in life. Many "First Children" followed in their parents' footsteps and took over the family business, while others followed their own paths to great fortune.
In this gallery, we list some of the wealthiest children of US presidents. Curious to find out who’s worth the most? Click on.