Elon Musk, Changpeng Zhao, Coinbase’s Brian Armstrong Add Billions to Net Worth Post-Trump Win
Musk's wealth surged by over $26b due to a Tesla stock boost, driven by the market's positive response to Trump's expected pro-business policies.
After Donald Trump’s presidential election victory on Nov. 6, 2024, numerous billionaires, especially those in the tech and finance sectors like Elon Musk, saw a substantial increase in their net worth.This boost came as the S&P 500 rose 2.5%, and the Nasdaq jumped 2.9% Wednesday, showing strong gains right after the election.
The Bloomberg Billionaires Index showed Musk’s wealth alone surged over $26b, driven by a strong rise in Tesla’s stock. This boost came from the market’s positive reaction to Trump’s anticipated policies, like corporate tax cuts and a pro-crypto stance.
Musk, who contributed about $119m to Trump’s campaign, benefited from this renewed investor confidence.
Trump, during his campaign, hinted that he intends to offer Musk an official role in his administration if re-elected. Talks about Musk’s potential role centered on creating a position focused on enhancing government efficiency and reducing costs. Musk has jokingly referred to this position as leading the “Department of Government Efficiency” (DOGE).
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