This is the Richest Journalist in the World with Assets of Rp2.85 Trillion.

Journalists have a responsibility to meet the public's need for accurate and useful information. In a democracy, journalists also play a crucial role as citizens' representatives in overseeing the government.

Shouldering this responsibility, journalists in several countries have amassed significant wealth.

For example, American journalist Anderson Cooper topped the list of the world's richest journalists in 2021, with a net worth of US$200 million (approximately Rp2.85 trillion).

In 2005, Anderson Cooper gained national attention in the US for his in-depth reporting on Hurricane Katrina, which devastated the US Gulf Coast. His popularity further soared after covering the death of Pope John Paul II and the Boston Marathon bombing.

James May, ranked second on the list of the world's richest journalists, boasts a net worth of US$40 million (approximately Rp571 billion). He works as a presenter for the automotive show *Top Gear* and is a regular writer for prominent British newspapers such as *The Sunday Times* and *The Sun*.

Here is a complete list of the 10 richest journalists in the world in 2021, according to the World Scholarship Forum:

1. Anderson Cooper: US$200 million
2. James May: US$40 million
3. Lisa Marie Joyner: US$14 million
4. Jackie Guerrido: US$10 million
5. Milo Yiannopoulos: US$4 million
6. Chris Rose: US$3 million
7. Ian Halperin: US$3 million
8. Lauren Susan Green: US$2 million
9. Roy Firestone: US$1.5 million
10. Julian Assange: US$300,000

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