Elon Musk's Fortune Soars with Trump's Election Win
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In his election night victory speech, President-elect Donald Trump praised Elon Musk and SpaceX, highlighting the recent Starship rocket test and the use of Starlink satellites in North Carolina after Hurricane Helene. Trump recounted his conversation with Musk about Starlink's rapid deployment to aid communication in disaster-stricken areas, emphasizing Musk's unique capabilities and genius. Musk, who endorsed Trump in the 2024 election, has been vocal about deregulation, clashing with the FAA over SpaceX's launch violations.
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- How Elon Musk’s $130 million investment in Trump's victory could reap a huge pay off for Tesla and the rest of his business empire Fortune
- Tesla Shares Jump And Elon Musk Becomes Nearly $20 Billion Richer With Trump Victory Forbes
- Trump’s Victory Boosts Billionaires’ Wealth. Musk and Bezos Are Winners, Too. Barron's
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