Miriam Adelson

Miriam Adelson, born on October 10, 1945, is an influential Israeli-American physician and businesswoman, renowned for her philanthropic efforts and significant contributions to conservative political causes. She was married to the late Sheldon Adelson, a prominent figure in the casino industry, until his passing in 2021.

As of October 2025, her estimated net worth stands at thirty-four point six billion dollars, positioning her as the forty-eighth richest person globally. Notable assets in her portfolio include the Las Vegas Sands and the Dallas Mavericks, alongside her role as the publisher of Israel Hayom. Together with her family, she also owns the Las Vegas Review-Journal.

Since the 2010s, Adelson has emerged as one of the Republican Party's most significant individual donors. She has been a staunch supporter of Donald Trump, contributing the largest donations to his 2016 campaign, his presidential inauguration, and his defense fund during the Mueller investigation. In the 2020 campaign, her financial backing continued, and she was the third-largest donor to Trump's 2024 election bid, donating one hundred six million dollars.

Adelson is a vocal advocate for pro-Israel policies, including the annexation of the West Bank. Her contributions to political discourse were recognized when President Trump awarded her the Presidential Medal of Freedom in 2018, highlighting her influence and commitment to her causes.