Zach Everson

Forbes Staff|Billionaires

Zach Everson is a Washington, DC-based staff writer at Forbes, reporting on money and politics. He's written about Donald Trump's legal problems and businesses, an ethics investigation into Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and why Cornel West is broke. His feature on the Trump

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PREMIUM10,397 viewsAug 5, 2024

These Billionaires Were Kamala Harris’ Biggest Backers The Last Time She Was Elected

The vice president’s California roots helped her establish years-long relationships with many wealthy liberals. But will they help her win the White House?

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PREMIUM24,278 viewsJul 29, 2024

Billionaires Loved Kamala Harris For 2020. How Many Are Backing Her For 2024

The vice president began her candidacy down $32 million in cash compared with Donald Trump’s campaign. Luckily for her, she has a history of attracting ultra-wealthy donors.

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PREMIUM29,717 viewsJul 18, 2024

RNC Is Paying Trump Family Member Six Figures

Serving as co-chair of the Republican National Committee is allowing Eric Trump's wife to convert GOP donor funds into personal income.

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PREMIUM138,334 viewsJul 16, 2024

Here’s How Much J.D. Vance Is Worth

By telling the world about his impoverished upbringing, Trump's vice presidential pick made a small fortune—and planted seeds for a political future.

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PREMIUM37,771 viewsJul 9, 2024

The True Story Of Trump’s $75 Million Backer

Timothy Mellon, the top donor to both Donald Trump and RFK Jr., is unlike any political donor in history.