How 2024 made Elon Musk the world's most powerful unelected man
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In 2024, Elon Musk became the world's most influential unelected man, commanding attention from the U.S. president while his companies shaped global digital infrastructure.
Musk's influence culminated in efforts to derail a bipartisan spending agreement, showcasing how his financial clout enabled him to dictate the political agenda for lawmakers.
With a soaring fortune of $440 billion in early 2024, Musk's wealth dwarfed that of other tech moguls, including Jeff Bezos, creating significant political leverage.
Tesla's stock price soared nearly 100% since Donald Trump's election, underscoring how Musk's business ventures have not only grown in value but also in political power.
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