Trump Tops Daily Mail Plus Power List

0:00On April 16, Daily Mail Plus dropped their America 250 power list, ranking the most influential men ahead of the nation's July 4th birthday, Bash, based on a fresh poll of over 1,000 registered voters, Donald Trump tops the chart as the biggest power player, with folks seeing him as the top dog in influence. Coming in second is Barack Obama, who's been out of office since early 2017, but still packs a punch. Right behind them, tech giants Elon Musk, Mark Zuckerberg, and Jeff Bezos round out the top five, showing how AI bosses are flexing serious muscle. These days, Democrats got hit hard, with 84-year-old Bernie Sanders landing ninth as their highest place beating out governors like Josh Shapiro and Gavin Newsom, Trump himself called it a great honor and a quick chat, while no cabinet members cracked the top five. Chief Justice John Roberts snagged sixth despite past clashes with the president.

1:00Looking toward 2028, Vice President JD Vance edged Secretary of State Marco Rubio at 7th and 8th, hinting at early Republican, contenders running close. Historians note Obama's spot proves some leaders cast long shadows, like Washington or FDR, influencing way beyond their terms. This list kicks off a weekly series spotlighting power in politics, media, music, and more. Revealing trends like rising tech sway in Supreme Court. Cloud as America gears up for big changes.