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Elon Musk's Wealth Surpasses Trillionaire Status

Updated 2026-10-09 16:55 UTC 1 source Neutral

Tesla CEO Elon Musk has become the first American to join the trillionaire club, significantly outpacing his contemporaries in wealth. His net worth now dwarfs that of historical tycoons like John D. Rockefeller.

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Elon Musk is now richer than any American ever — and it’s not even close

Musk’s trillioniare status means he’s wealthier than his next three contemporaries combined — and also worth more than historical tycoons like John D. Rockefeller.

2026-10-09 16:43 UTC