The world’s richest man just got richer following Donald Trump’s presidential election victory.
Billionaire entrepreneur and Tesla CEO Elon Musk’s net worth surged a whopping $20 billion following Donald Trump’s presidential election victory in the United States.
Musk, who was one of Trump’s biggest financial backers, saw his net worth rise by more than 7.5% in one day, bringing it to $285.6 billion, reported Forbes.
Additionally, Tesla’s stock (TSLA) closed up almost 15% on Wednesday, reaching $286.74 in after-hours trading — the highest share price recorded since September 2022, according to Google Finance.