Joseph McCarthy is probably rolling over in his grave thinking, “I told you so!” Now, whether all of the people McCarthy accused of being Communist were actually Commies is a whole different story. However, his fears of Russian supremacy just may be coming true if Putin’s wealth is any indication. Putin has a reported $70 billion net worth coming from oil, natural gas, and his winnings from the world’s creepiest leader competition. Some even speculate that he has a personal fortune of $200 billion. Those reports are disputed though, because, well, Russia isn’t exactly known for its honesty.
Kleptocratic leaders!