Cori Bush, the U.S. representative for Missouri’s 1st congressional district, has an estimated net worth of $7 million to $10 million, and her millionaire status has sparked dissatisfaction amid the investigation of fund misuse.
She has amassed wealth through her stock and real estate investments and her political career.
According to a filing with the House Clerk’s office, Cori Bush has a stock portfolio that is worth $4.9 million.
She invests in high-profile companies such as Amazon, Apple, Tesla, Pfizer, Microsoft, and Meta, among many others. Bush also owns $2.8 million in real estate.
Cori Bush owns a $1.5 million St. Louis mansion and a rental property in the same area. She also owns a 10-acre land parcel in Hawaii with her husband.
While Cori Bush’s net worth and assets are not a secret, the public does not view her in a good light due to her wealth.
Cori Bush was investigated for misuse of funds by the Justice Department!
Cori Bush confirmed that the Justice Department was investigating her for her campaign’s spending on security services.
She also confirmed that she hired her husband’s company for security services.
On the topic, she stated, “As a rank-and-file member of Congress I am not entitled to personal protection by the House, and have instead have used campaign funds as permissible to retain security services.“
As the investigation proceeds, this case is receiving considerable attention from the general public and netizens.
A Reddit user says, “To employ your husband with campaign funds is so improper it is hard to fathom that someone has the gall to do such a thing.“
Another user questions the rapid wealth gain of Cori Bush: “Another interesting aspect is she went from 240K net worth before entering office to 10 million after three years in office.“
There are also speculations among netizens that point out her husband’s unlicensed company has only 3 employees, yet she spent a huge $750K on them.
With her net worth being disclosed amid the investigation, the public has expressed their dissatisfaction with the situation and hopes that Cori Bush will be punished if found guilty.
Additional Information
- Cori Bush was born on July 21, 1976, in Missouri, USA, and is currently 48 years old. She was born to her father, Errol Bush, who served as mayor and is now an alderman in Northwoods, Missouri.
- She graduated from Cardinal Ritter College Prep High School and has a nursing diploma from the Lutheran School of Nursing.
- She became the first African-American woman to represent Missouri’s first congressional district as a U.S. representative.
- Cori Bush married Cortney Merritts in 2023, and the couple welcomed two children.
