John Dean is an American lawyer and former White House Counsel to President Richard Nixon. He is best known for his role in the Watergate scandal, testifying against his former boss and providing evidence of the involvement of Nixon and his associates in the Watergate cover-up. Dean has since gone on to become an author, lecturer, and commentator, and has an estimated net worth of $2 million.
John Dean: Net Worth
John Dean’s net worth is estimated to be around $2 million. He has earned his wealth through his career as an author, lecturer, and commentator. Dean is also the recipient of the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the highest civilian honor in the United States, awarded to him in 2019.
John Dean: Bio
John Dean was born in Akron, Ohio in 1938. He attended Colgate University, where he earned his bachelor’s degree in 1960. He then attended Georgetown University Law Center, where he earned his Juris Doctor in 1965. After graduating, Dean joined the United States Navy and served in the Judge Advocate General’s Corps. After his service in the Navy, Dean began working in the Nixon White House in 1970. He quickly rose through the ranks and was appointed White House Counsel in 1972.
John Dean: Facts
John Dean is a well-known figure in American politics, especially for his role in the Watergate scandal. He is 6ft 2in tall and weighs around 175 lbs. Dean has been married to fellow lawyer Maureen Kane since 1975. They have two children together. Dean is also an avid golfer and an active member of the Council on Foreign Relations. He has published several books on the Watergate scandal and his career, including Blind Ambition (1976) and The Nixon Defense (2014).