Elon Musk is officially the richest he's ever been with a $70 billion jump in net worth post-Trump's win
Hindustan TimesElon Musk just can’t seem to stop breaking his own records. With a $70 billion boost to his net worth following Donald Trump’s win, Musk is now officially richer than anyone could have predicted—again. FILE - Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk, left, and President-elect Donald Trump attend a campaign event at the Butler Farm Show on Oct. 5, 2024, in Butler, Pa. Tesla’s stock is soaring, his AI company xAI is skyrocketing, and the billionaire’s net worth is climbing thanks to his multiple ventures and growing political influence. Elon Musk's net worth hits the $340 billion mark post-election November 5 marked a turning point for Elon Musk’s fortune, following Trump’s presidential win. By Friday's market close, Musk's net worth hit a record $321.7 billion, bolstered by a $7 billion gain from Tesla's 3.8% rise, hitting a new 3.5-year high.