Rishi Sunak
publication date: Monday, April 8, 2024 (part of April 2024)
category: Government
clue: Britain's first prime minister of Indian descent did not buy his way into office, but he could have afforded it.
explanation: When Sunak became prime minister in 2022, he and his wife's combined net worth was nearly one billion U.S. dollars, and much was made of such a wealthy man governing a country struggling with poverty and low wages. more…
intended difficulty: very easy
solved by: Russ Wilhelm, Steve West, LaVonne Lemler, Samir Mehta, and Richard Slominsky