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James Baker

Is James Baker A-List?

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YesJames Baker is an A-list celebrity, a household name with massive fame and influence.

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Reached A-list in 1985

Secretary of the Treasury

Ranking Timeline

1981B$5M

White House Chief of Staff

Appointed as Chief of Staff under President Reagan, marking a significant career advancement.

1985A$10M+$5M

Secretary of the Treasury

Becomes Secretary of the Treasury, playing a key role in Reagan's economic policies.

1989A$20M+$10M

Secretary of State

Appointed Secretary of State under President George H.W. Bush, managing the end of the Cold War.

1992A$25M+$5M

White House Chief of Staff (Again)

Returns as Chief of Staff to assist Bush's re-election campaign.

1993A$30M+$5M

Joins Law Firm

Enters the private sector, joining a prominent law firm and leveraging his political connections.

2000A$35M+$5M

Bush-Cheney Legal Efforts

Leads legal efforts during the Bush-Gore election recount, a pivotal moment in U.S. history.

2006A$40M+$5M

Iraq Study Group

Co-chairs the Iraq Study Group, providing recommendations on U.S. policy in Iraq.

2026A$50M+$10M

Elder Statesman and Advisor

Remains an influential figure in American politics, serving as an advisor and elder statesman.

Last updated: February 23, 2026