Elon Musk
Elon Musk is a South African-American multibillionaire businessman and entrepreneur. Over the years, his high-profile involvements in major companies such as PayPal, SpaceX, and Tesla have seen him accrue a large amount of wealth, consistently ranking him among the wealthiest people in the world, if not the absolute richest overall. As of December 2024, Forbes estimated his net worth at nearly $430 billion, making him the wealthiest person on Earth, having a worth on par with the 2nd and 3rd richest people on the list – Jeff Bezos and Larry Ellison – combined.
In 2022, Musk fully acquired the social media platform Twitter, which he has since renamed X. His acquisition and running of X have sparked both praise and criticism by commentators.
Musk has also been seen as an increasingly divisive figure in recent years over his business decisions and expressed views regarding gender, politics, COVID-19, free speech, and more, with some describing him as a free speech advocate and others accusing him of aiding problematic far-Right voices.
Alongside Vivek Ramaswamy, Musk is currently set to head a new department in the US government known as the Department of Governmental Efficiency (DOGE).
Musk says he regrets some posts he made about Trump
The once close pair had a public falling out which led to Elon Musk posting that Donald Trump was in the Epstein files.
Brawls, black eyes and drug use: A look at Elon Musk's departure from the White House
Elon Musk's chatbot comes to Telegram – in a deal worth $300 million
Musk’s efficiency model fails, Israel needs excellence - opinion
Trump says Musk to face 'very serious consequences' if he funds Democrats
Musk and Trump began exchanging insults this week, as Musk denounced Trump's bill as a "disgusting abomination."
Trump says no plans to speak to Musk, may 'get rid' of his Tesla
Trump said a review of Musk's extensive contracts with the federal government was in order.
Elon Musk responds 'yes' to post calling for Trump's impeachment as pair exchange barbs
Their sparring hammered shares of Musk's electric vehicle maker Tesla, which lost about $150 billion in value, closing down 14.3% for the day.
Musk calls Trump's tax-cut and spending bill 'a disgusting abomination'
Musk's public slam of Trump's 'One Big Beautiful Bill Act' comes shortly after his departure from the Department of Government Efficiency.
Jewish entrepreneur Jared Isaacman won’t helm NASA after Trump yanks nomination
Donald Trump has withdrawn his nomination of Jared Isaacman, a Jewish entrepreneur who has traveled privately to space himself, to helm NASA.
Trump, Musk offer show of unity as Tesla CEO departs government
Friday's White House event was intended as a show of unity after Musk prompted frustration among White House officials this week by criticizing Trump's sweeping tax and spending bill as too expensive.
Without Musk, DOGE likely to fizzle out, says ex-staffer
“So much of the appeal and allure was Elon.” He said he expected DOGE staffers to “just stop showing up to work," a former DOGE employee said.
Elon Musk leaving Trump administration, White House official confirms
Musk on Wednesday thanked Trump for his time as a special government employee as part of the Department of Government Efficiency draws to an end.
Elon Musk bat Ashley St. Clair angeblich, sein jüdisches Kind nicht zu beschneiden
Ashley St. Clair verrät, dass Musk sie gebeten habe, auf die Beschneidung ihres gemeinsamen Sohn zu verzichten, ein ehrwürdiges Ritual in der jüdischen Tradition.
Elon Musk listed as invited attendee of Saudi-US investment forum in Riyadh
The visit is expected to be a lavish affair accompanied by blockbuster economic announcements.
From liberalism to authoritarianism, the warning we need to take from Washington - opinion
I am sure that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s people watch all this and learn. The warning is written on the wall loud and clear.
