Through his wealth and cultural influence, Elon Musk undoubtedly strengthened the Trump campaign. WIRED unpacks whether it really was Musk's efforts that sealed the deal for the president-elect. If you buy something using links in our stories, we may earn ...

Credit: Jabin Botsford/The Washington Post via Getty Images If you were wondering why Elon Musk suddenly decided to plunge more than $130 million supporting Donald Trump in the 2024 U.S. election, the first answer arrived on Wednesday — when Musk's net ...

Trump also singled-out Mr Musk in his victory speech, spending several minutes praising his rocket firm, Space X. Mr Musk's association with the president-elect also boosted the share price of his electric car maker Tesla - and, with it, his net worth, which now stands at an estimated $290bn.