What is Elon Musk's net worth?

Elon Musk is the richest person in the world — how did he make his fortune?

Elon Musk speaks during an America PAC town hall
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Elon Musk has regularly been making headlines in recent years, from his acquisition of Twitter (now X) in 2022 to his role in the 2024 US election.

Despite his ventures like SpaceX and Tesla, Musk’s influence stretches far beyond the tech world – especially after his successful efforts to get Donald Trump into power.

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