John McCain's Net Worth: How Much Was The Senator Worth When He Died?
The late John McCain left a tremendous mark on the history of the United States before his death in August 2018 to glioblastoma — an aggressive form of cancer. He is perhaps most widely known for his service in the Navy, his career as an Arizona senator, and his one-time bid for the United States presidency in 2008, but there's much more than meets the eye when it comes to this political servant's life. For starters, McCain was worth a pretty penny — so much so that one time when asked how many homes he owned he wasn't able to answer. "I think — I'll have my staff get to you," McCain famously told Politico before adding, "It's condominiums where — I'll have them get to you."
Still, McCain made no apologies for the blunder. In a separate interview, per Politico, McCain was adamant that he defined the term "rich" in a different way than most. "Some people are wealthy and rich in their lives and their children and their ability to educate them. Others are poor if they're billionaires," he declared. But just how much was the famous politician worth at the time of his death? Keep reading to find out!
John and Cindy McCain kept their finances separate
As reported by Celebrity Net Worth, Sen. John McCain was worth a whopping $16 million at the time of his death. That figure, however, is just the tip of the iceberg.
According to Business Insider, while John secured his fortune from the salary he made serving in the United States Navy and as the senator of Arizona, while also investing wisely in real estate and generating an income penning seven books, it was his wife, Cindy Hensley McCain, who was sitting on the big money. It's reported that she is worth a staggering $400 million (per Celebrity Net Worth) due to her inheritance of the family beer biz, Hensley & Company.
While most spouses would probably bask in the fortune of their significant other, it appears that Cindy's wealth actually caused a few problems for the politician and one-time presidential hopeful. During his 2008 presidential run, John was often criticized for not only his wife's wealth but the way in which they kept their finances separate and even filed separate tax returns. In turn, this made his finances even harder to nail down. As reported by The New York Times, even then-senator and eventual President Barack Obama described him as "out of touch" with most Americans.
And just in case you're wondering — the answer is eight. Per Politico, it was determined via property and tax records as well as various interviews that John owned a total of eight homes. Welp folks, that's seven more than most!