Politico Reveals George W. Bush’s Sizable Speaking Income

2015-06-09 21

George W. Bush has made more than 200 paid appearances which typically earn him $100,000 to $175,000 each.

Turns out, talk isn’t cheap after all, especially if you’re a former U.S. president. 

According to a recent story by the news site Politico, George W. Bush has earned around $100,000 to $175,000 for each of the 200-plus paid speaking engagements he has had since leaving office in 2009.

The sponsoring groups have included the National Association of Chain Drug Stores, global wealth management firms, chambers of commerce, and even the Bowling Proprietors’ Association of America where he reportedly said, “Bowling is fun.” 

Apparently, he