Remember Sarah Palin? Try Not To Choke When You See Her Now

She once ruled headlines as Alaska’s first female governor—and now, after years away from the political limelight, Sarah Palin’s comeback is sparking jaws to drop. With her voice as loud and controversial as ever, Palin is back on stage, making waves and leaving many to wonder: Can anyone really be prepared for what she’s about to say next? Sarah Palin was once very controversial. Palin still attracts a crowd two decades after becoming Alaska's first female governor. She makes money by sharing her political views on recordings and attending rallies to promote conservative Republican views. She's also been on reality TV. As the US election nears, Republicans and Democrats turn to their most vocal members to help draw voters. The political battle over the border continues to rage, with Texas Governor Greg Abbott and US President Joe Biden locked in a heated dispute. In February, Palin told a rally in Texas that they would "take our country" back after the National Guard took control of the border. The New York Post reports that Palin said the federal government allowed an "invasion." Despite leaving office in 2009, Palin still has a loyal following. Her appearance at the rally led to more media coverage of the border control fight. Palin's boyfriend, Ron Duguay, was there, too. Duguay, 66, is a hockey legend who played 12 seasons in the NHL. The couple started dating in 2022. Sarah and Todd Palin divorced in 2020. People magazine reports she called it "earth-shattering." She found out through an email from her then-partner's lawyer. They met in high school and got married in 1988. They have five kids. Palin says Trump is being attacked for no reason. The Daily Beast reports that Palin said, "What the heck?" when asked about Trump's arrest in 2023. He and 18 others were accused of trying to overturn the 2020 election results. In 2020, Palin was revealed to be Bear on The Masked Singer. She said she did this to send a message to her critics that she could do what she wanted. The politician has also appeared on reality TV in her show, Sarah Palin's Alaska. She has always been willing to appear on camera in unusual ways. In 2008, she was on SNL. Tina Fey's Palin sketches on SNL were hits from 2008 to at least 2016. After leaving office in 2009, Palin announced she would run for Congress in 2022 to succeed Don Young. She lost to Mary Peltola. She ran for the position again in November but lost to Peltola. Palin, who was John McCain's running mate in 2008, wants to be Donald Trump's vice president in 2024. She said the ideal vice president has these qualities: Trump needs to choose someone like him who has nothing to lose. What more can they do to that person? Verbal attacks on the family?" When asked if she was talking about herself, she said, "Not necessarily." According to Celebrity Net Worth, Palin is worth an estimated $8 million. How does she pay for her life without a political job? In 2021, she made around $211,500 from Cameo, a platform where personalized videos can be bought. She also made money from speaking and a bus tour via her marketing company. Bristol Palin also became famous through her mother. In 2008, Sarah Palin announced she was running for vice president. She also said her daughter, Bristol, was five months pregnant. Bristol has had two more children and appeared on Dancing with the Stars in 2010. She also had her reality show, Bristol Palin. Life's a Tripp in 2012 and Teen Mom OG in 2018.