Elon Musk is now richer than any American ever — and it’s not even close
MarketWatch· Christine Ji· Oct 9, 2026 · 4:43 PM
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.
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