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Top U.S. Billionaires Quickly Grow Wealthier Under Trump

HeadlineJan 30, 2017

Forbes magazine reports that the 10 richest Americans added nearly $16 billion in wealth to their combined net worth since Donald Trump took office. Topping the list was Warren Buffett, whose net worth climbed by $2.5 billion to $74 billion in the week following January 20.

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