History of Elon Musk in Timeline
Elon Musk is a prominent businessman and entrepreneur leading Tesla, SpaceX, X, and xAI. He is recognized as one of the world's wealthiest individuals, with a net worth of US$852 billion as of February 2026 according to Forbes. His ventures are focused on electric vehicles, space exploration, social media, and artificial intelligence.
1950: Joshua N. Haldeman's move to South Africa
In 1950, Elon Musk's maternal grandfather, Joshua N. Haldeman, an American-born Canadian chiropractor, aviator and political activist in the technocracy movement, moved to South Africa.
June 28, 1971: Elon Musk's Birth
On June 28, 1971, Elon Reeve Musk was born. He is a businessman and entrepreneur known for his leadership of Tesla, SpaceX, X, and xAI.
1979: Parents' Divorce
In 1979, Elon Musk's parents divorced, and he chose to live with his father, Errol Musk.
June 1989: Arrival in Canada
In June 1989, Elon Musk arrived in Canada and worked odd jobs.
1989: Emigration to Canada
In 1989, Elon Musk emigrated from South Africa to Canada and obtained Canadian citizenship because his mother was born there.
1990: Enrollment at Queen's University
In 1990, Elon Musk entered Queen's University in Kingston, Ontario.
1994: Internships in Silicon Valley
In 1994, Elon Musk held two internships in Silicon Valley: one at Pinnacle Research Institute and another at Rocket Science Games.
1995: Co-founding of Zip2
In 1995, Elon Musk co-founded Zip2, a software company.
1995: Studying at the University of Pennsylvania
In 1995, Elon Musk studied at the University of Pennsylvania.
1995: Acceptance to Stanford and Job Application at Netscape
In 1995, Elon Musk was accepted to a graduate program at Stanford University but did not enroll and applied for a job at Netscape.
1997: Graduation from the University of Pennsylvania
In 1997, Elon Musk received bachelor's degrees from the University of Pennsylvania before moving to California to pursue business ventures.
1997: Degrees from the University of Pennsylvania Awarded
In 1997, Elon Musk was awarded a Bachelor of Arts in physics and a Bachelor of Science in economics from the University of Pennsylvania's Wharton School.
February 1999: Compaq Acquires Zip2
In February 1999, Compaq acquired Zip2 for $307 million in cash, and Elon Musk received $22 million for his 7-percent share.
1999: Co-founding of X.com
In 1999, Elon Musk co-founded X.com, an online financial services and e-mail payment company.
2000: Musk Contracts Malaria
In 2000, Elon Musk contracted a severe case of malaria while on vacation in South Africa.
2000: Musk Marries Justine Wilson
In 2000, Elon Musk married Canadian author Justine Wilson, whom he met while attending Queen's University.
2000: Ousting as CEO of X.com
In 2000, Elon Musk was ousted as CEO of X.com due to technological issues and a lack of a cohesive business model.
2001: Involvement with the Mars Society
In 2001, Elon Musk became involved with the nonprofit Mars Society and discussed funding plans to place a growth-chamber for plants on Mars.
2001: Renaming of X.com to PayPal
In 2001, the company formerly known as X.com focused on the PayPal service and was renamed PayPal.
May 2002: Founding of SpaceX
In May 2002, Elon Musk founded SpaceX and became the company's CEO and Chief Engineer.
2002: Death of Nevada Musk
In 2002, Elon Musk and Justine Wilson's first child, Nevada Musk, died of sudden infant death syndrome at the age of 10 weeks.
2002: Musk Becomes U.S. Citizen
In 2002, Elon Musk became a U.S. citizen.
2002: American Citizenship and PayPal acquisition
In 2002, Elon Musk became an American citizen, and PayPal was acquired by eBay.
2002: Founding of SpaceX
In 2002, Elon Musk founded the space technology company SpaceX, becoming its CEO and chief engineer.
2002: PayPal Acquired by eBay
In 2002, PayPal was acquired by eBay for $1.5 billion, with Elon Musk receiving $175.8 million as the largest shareholder.
July 2003: Tesla Motors Incorporation
In July 2003, Tesla Motors, now Tesla, Inc., was incorporated by Martin Eberhard and Marc Tarpenning.
February 2004: Musk's Investment in Tesla
In February 2004, Elon Musk led the Series A round of investment in Tesla, investing $6.35 million (equivalent to $11,000,000 in 2025), becoming the majority shareholder and joining Tesla's board of directors as chairman.
2004: Musk and Wilson Have Twins
In 2004, Elon Musk and Justine Wilson had twins through in vitro fertilization (IVF).
2004: Investment in Tesla
In 2004, Elon Musk joined the automaker Tesla as an early investor.
2006: Musk and Wilson Have Triplets
In 2006, Elon Musk and Justine Wilson had triplets through in vitro fertilization (IVF).
2006: SolarCity Founded
In 2006, Elon Musk provided the initial concept and financial capital for SolarCity, which his cousins Lyndon and Peter Rive founded.
2007: Conflicts within Tesla
In 2007, a series of escalating conflicts began within Tesla, eventually leading to Martin Eberhard's ousting from the firm.
2008: Musk and Wilson Divorce
In 2008, Elon Musk and Justine Wilson divorced and have shared custody of their children.
2008: CEO of Tesla
In 2008, Elon Musk became the CEO and product architect of Tesla.
2008: Began dating Talulah Riley
In 2008, Elon Musk began dating English actress Talulah Riley.
2008: George Low Transportation Award
In 2008, Elon Musk received the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics George Low Transportation Award for his contributions to the development of the Falcon rockets.
2008: Support for Barack Obama
In 2008, Elon Musk supported Barack Obama.
2008: Tesla Roadster Delivery
In 2008, Tesla began delivery of the Roadster, an electric sports car, which became the first mass production all-electric car to use lithium-ion battery cells.
2008: Musk Assumes Leadership of Tesla
In 2008, following the financial crisis, Elon Musk assumed leadership of Tesla as CEO and product architect after Martin Eberhard was ousted.
2009: Tesla Co-founder Designation
In 2009, a lawsuit settlement with Martin Eberhard designated Elon Musk as a Tesla co-founder, along with Marc Tarpenning and two others.
2010: Fédération Aéronautique Internationale Gold Space Medal
In 2010, Elon Musk received the Fédération Aéronautique Internationale Gold Space Medal.
2010: Tesla Initial Public Offering
In 2010, Tesla had its initial public offering, marking a significant milestone for the company.
2010: Listed as one of Time's most influential people
In 2010, Time listed Elon Musk as one of the most influential people in the world.
2011: Retirement of the Space Shuttle
In 2011, the Space Shuttle retired, with SpaceX's Dragon spacecraft replacing it for flights to the International Space Station (ISS).
2012: Emails with Epstein
Between 2012 and 2013, after Epstein's first conviction, Elon Musk exchanged emails with Epstein.
2012: Listed on Forbes Billionaires List
Elon Musk was first listed on the Forbes Billionaires List in 2012.
2012: Divorced Talulah Riley
In 2012, Elon Musk and Talulah Riley divorced.
2012: Royal Aeronautical Society Gold Medal
In 2012, Elon Musk received the Royal Aeronautical Society Gold Medal.
2012: Support for Barack Obama
In 2012, Elon Musk supported Barack Obama.
2012: Tesla Model S Launch
In 2012, Tesla launched the Model S, a four-door sedan, as part of its expansion into well-selling electric vehicles.
2012: Dragon Vehicle Docks with ISS
In 2012, the Dragon vehicle docked with the ISS, a first for a commercial spacecraft.
2012: Email exchange with Epstein about parties
On Christmas day in 2012, Elon Musk emailed Epstein asking about parties, expressing interest in the party scene, to which Epstein responded, implying that the "ratio on my island" might make Musk's wife uncomfortable.
August 2013: Hyperloop Plans Announced
In August 2013, Elon Musk announced plans for a version of a vactrain, later unveiling the concept dubbed the Hyperloop, intended to make travel cheaper than any other mode of transport for such long distances.
September 11, 2013: Email from Epstein inviting to UN General Assembly
On September 11, 2013, Epstein sent an email inviting Elon Musk to the opening of the United Nations General Assembly in New York, which Musk declined.
2013: Emails with Epstein
Between 2012 and 2013, after Epstein's first conviction, Elon Musk exchanged emails with Epstein.
2013: SolarCity's Position in the US
By 2013, SolarCity was the second largest provider of solar power systems in the United States.
2013: Listed as one of Time's most influential people
In 2013, Time listed Elon Musk as one of the most influential people in the world.
2014: Photographed with Ghislaine Maxwell
In 2014, Elon Musk appeared in a photograph with Ghislaine Maxwell at an Academy Awards after-party, which Musk later described as a "photobomb".
2014: Briefly filed for divorce from Talulah Riley
In 2014, Elon Musk briefly filed for divorce from Talulah Riley.
2014: SolarCity Factory Construction
In 2014, Elon Musk promoted the idea of SolarCity building an advanced production facility in Buffalo, New York, triple the size of the largest solar plant in the United States, and construction began.
December 2015: OpenAI Co-founded
In December 2015, Elon Musk co-founded OpenAI, a not-for-profit artificial intelligence (AI) research company, pledging $1 billion of funding.
2015: Co-founding of OpenAI
In 2015, Elon Musk co-founded OpenAI to advance artificial intelligence (AI) research, but later left.
2015: Honorary doctorate from Yale University
In 2015, Elon Musk received an honorary doctorate in engineering and technology from Yale University and an Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Honorary Membership.
2015: Tesla Model X Launch
In 2015, Tesla launched the Model X, a crossover vehicle, adding to its line of electric vehicles.
2015: No invitation to World Economic Forum
In 2015, the World Economic Forum stated that they had not invited Elon Musk to the forum since 2015.
2016: Neuralink Co-founded
In 2016, Elon Musk co-founded Neuralink, a neurotechnology startup, with an investment of $100 million.
2016: Co-founding of Neuralink
In 2016, Elon Musk co-founded the neurotechnology company Neuralink.
2016: Finalized second divorce from Talulah Riley
In 2016, Elon Musk finalized his second divorce from Talulah Riley.
2016: Support for Hillary Clinton
In 2016, Elon Musk supported Hillary Clinton.
2016: Tesla Acquires SolarCity
In 2016, Tesla acquired SolarCity for $2 billion (equivalent to $2,700,000,000 in 2025) and merged it with its battery unit to create Tesla Energy.
2017: Dated Amber Heard
In 2017, Elon Musk dated American actress Amber Heard for several months.
2017: Boring Company Founded
In 2017, Elon Musk founded the Boring Company to construct tunnels and revealed plans for specialized, underground, high-occupancy vehicles.
2017: Founding of The Boring Company
In 2017, Elon Musk founded the tunneling company The Boring Company.
2017: Purchase of X.com Domain
In 2017, Elon Musk purchased the domain X.com from PayPal for an undisclosed amount.
2017: Tesla Model 3 Launch
In 2017, Tesla launched the Model 3, a mass-market sedan, marking a significant step in making electric vehicles more accessible.
2017: Completion of SolarCity Factory
In 2017, the construction of the SolarCity factory in Buffalo, New York, was completed.
2017: Musk's Interest in Buying Twitter
In early 2017, Elon Musk expressed interest in buying Twitter and had questioned the platform's commitment to freedom of speech.
2018: Judge Rescinds Musk's $55 Billion Pay Package
In 2018, Delaware judge Kathaleen McCormick ruled in a 2018 lawsuit that Elon Musk's $55 billion pay package from Tesla be rescinded, calling it unfair to shareholders.
2018: Confirmed dating Grimes
In 2018, Elon Musk and Canadian musician Grimes confirmed they were dating.
2018: Elected Fellow of the Royal Society
In 2018, Elon Musk was elected a Fellow of the Royal Society (FRS).
2018: Listed as one of Time's most influential people
In 2018, Time listed Elon Musk as one of the most influential people in the world.
2018: Los Angeles Tunnel Debut
In 2018, the Los Angeles tunnel, less than two miles (3.2 km) in length, debuted to journalists, using Tesla Model Xs.
2018: Musk sued by the SEC
In 2018, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) sued Elon Musk for a tweet about taking Tesla private, alleging securities fraud. Musk settled with the SEC two days later, resulting in fines and his removal as Tesla chairman for three years.
2018: SEC Sues Musk Over Tesla Tweet
In 2018, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) sued Elon Musk for a tweet about taking Tesla private, alleging securities fraud. Musk settled with the SEC two days later, resulting in fines and his removal as Tesla chairman for three years.
March 2019: Musk Releases Rap Track "RIP Harambe"
In March 2019, Elon Musk released a rap track titled "RIP Harambe" on SoundCloud through his own label, Emo G Records.
May 2019: Deployment of Starlink Constellation
In May 2019, the first large constellation of Starlink satellites was deployed.
2019: Denial of close relationship with Epstein
In 2019, Elon Musk denied any close relationship with Epstein and described him as a "creep".
2019: SEC Seeks Contempt Charge Against Musk
In 2019, after Elon Musk tweeted that Tesla would build half a million cars that year, the SEC sought to hold him in contempt for violating the 2018 settlement agreement.
January 2020: Settlement in SolarCity Lawsuit
In January 2020, Tesla directors settled a lawsuit related to the SolarCity acquisition, leaving Elon Musk as the sole remaining defendant.
May 2020: Musk Resigns as Tesla Chairman
In May 2020, Elon Musk resigned as chairman of the board as part of the settlement of a lawsuit from the SEC over him tweeting that funding had been "secured" for potentially taking Tesla private.
November 2020: Tesla stock wealth
In November 2020, around 75% of Elon Musk's wealth was derived from Tesla stock.
2020: First child with Grimes born
In 2020, Elon Musk and Grimes had their first child, originally named "X Æ A-12".
2020: Support for Joe Biden, Andrew Yang and Kanye West
In 2020, Elon Musk supported Joe Biden, endorsed Andrew Yang and expressed support for Yang's proposed universal basic income, and endorsed Kanye West's 2020 presidential campaign.
2020: First Crewed Flight by SpaceX
In 2020, SpaceX launched its first crewed flight, the Demo-2, becoming the first private company to place astronauts into orbit and dock a crewed spacecraft with the ISS.
2020: Tesla Model Y Launch
In 2020, Tesla launched the Model Y, a crossover vehicle, further expanding its range of electric vehicles.
2020: Lawsuit Blocked Over Musk's Tweet
In 2020, a judge blocked a lawsuit claiming that a tweet by Elon Musk regarding Tesla's stock price violated the 2018 agreement with the SEC.
2020: SolarCity Factory Joint Venture Ends
In early 2020, the SolarCity factory operated as a joint venture with Panasonic until early 2020.
2020: Musk Relocates to Texas
In late 2020, Elon Musk relocated from California to Cameron County, Texas, citing California's "complacency" regarding its economic success.
2020: Hunter Biden Laptop Controversy
In late 2022, Elon Musk released internal documents relating to Twitter's moderation of Hunter Biden's laptop controversy in the lead-up to the 2020 presidential election.
2020: Tesla Becomes Most Valuable Carmaker
In the summer of 2020, Tesla became the most valuable carmaker and entered the S&P 500.
August 2021: White House Electric Vehicle Event
In August 2021, the White House organized an electric vehicle event featuring executives from General Motors, Ford and Stellantis, despite Tesla being "the major American manufacturer of extraordinary innovation in this space."
September 2021: Semi-separated from Grimes
In September 2021, Elon Musk confirmed reports that he and Grimes were "semi-separated".
October 2021: Tesla Market Capitalization Reaches $1 Trillion
In October 2021, Tesla reached a market capitalization of $1 trillion (equivalent to $1,200,000,000,000 in 2025), becoming the sixth company in U.S. history to do so.
December 2021: Declared himself single
In December 2021, Elon Musk stated in an interview with Time that he was single.
2021: Net worth of $300 billion
According to Forbes, in 2021, Elon Musk became the first person in the world to achieve a net worth of $300 billion.
2021: Alleged affair with Nicole Shanahan
In 2021, Elon Musk allegedly had an affair with Nicole Shanahan, the wife of Google co-founder Sergey Brin, according to The Wall Street Journal.
2021: Twins born with Shivon Zilis
In 2021, Elon Musk had twins born via IVF with Shivon Zilis, director of operations and special projects at Neuralink.
2021: Opposition to the Build Back Better Act
In 2021, Elon Musk publicly expressed opposition to the Build Back Better Act.
2021: Time's Person of the Year
In 2021, Elon Musk was selected as Time's "Person of the Year".
2021: Neuralink Macaque Video Game
In 2021, Neuralink released a video in which a macaque played the video game Pong via a Neuralink implant.
2021: Musk Reveals Asperger's Diagnosis on SNL
In 2021, while hosting Saturday Night Live, Elon Musk stated that he has Asperger syndrome.
2021: Las Vegas Convention Center Tunnel Completed
In early 2021, a tunnel beneath the Las Vegas Convention Center was completed by The Boring Company.
July 2022: Report of affair with Nicole Shanahan
In July 2022, The Wall Street Journal reported that Elon Musk allegedly had an affair with Nicole Shanahan in 2021.
October 27, 2022: Musk Acquires Twitter
On October 27, 2022, Elon Musk completed his acquisition of Twitter for approximately $44 billion.
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December 2022: ElonJet Account Banned on Twitter
In December 2022, Elon Musk banned the ElonJet account on Twitter, and made temporary bans on the accounts of journalists that posted stories regarding the incident.
2022: Musk's Twitter Acquisition and Changes
Immediately after the acquisition in 2022, Elon Musk fired several top Twitter executives and became the CEO. Under Musk, Twitter instituted monthly subscriptions for a "blue check", and laid off a significant portion of the company's staff. Musk lessened content moderation and hate speech also increased on the platform after his takeover. Later, Musk promised to step down as CEO after a Twitter poll, and five months later, Musk transitioned his role to executive chairman and chief technology officer (CTO).
2022: Acquisition of Twitter
In 2022, Elon Musk acquired the social network Twitter and implemented significant changes.
2022: Third child with Grimes born
In 2022, Elon Musk and Grimes had their third child.
2022: Donation to Citizens for Sanity
In 2022, Elon Musk gave over $50 million to Citizens for Sanity, a conservative political action committee.
2022: Musk votes Republican for the first time
In 2022, Elon Musk voted for a Republican for the first time, shifting from supporting Democratic candidates.
2022: Elected to the National Academy of Engineering
In 2022, Elon Musk was elected to the National Academy of Engineering.
2022: Musk's Child Changes Name
In 2022, Elon Musk's elder twin came out as a trans woman and officially changed her name to Vivian Jenna Wilson, adopting her mother's surname.
2022: Neuralink Announces Clinical Trials
In 2022, Neuralink announced that clinical trials would begin by the end of the year.
2022: Federal Probe into Neuralink Animal Welfare
In 2022, a federal probe was launched into possible animal welfare violations by Neuralink.
2022: SEC Sues Musk Over Testimony Refusal
In 2022, the SEC started an investigation into Elon Musk's purchase of Twitter stock.
2022: Shift in Political Contributions
Since 2022, Elon Musk's political contributions have mostly supported Republicans, with his first vote for a Republican going to Mayra Flores.
February 2023: Jury Finds Musk Not Liable in Shareholder Lawsuit
In February 2023, a jury found Elon Musk and Tesla not liable in a shareholder lawsuit over the 2018 tweet that led to the SEC investigation.
June 2023: Support for Ron DeSantis
In June 2023, Elon Musk supported Republican Ron DeSantis for the 2024 U.S. presidential election, giving $10 million to his campaign, and hosted DeSantis's campaign announcement on a Twitter Spaces event.
July 2023: Launch of xAI
In July 2023, Elon Musk launched the artificial intelligence company xAI, which aims to develop a generative AI program that competes with existing offerings like OpenAI's ChatGPT.
September 2023: FDA Approves Neuralink Human Trials
In September 2023, the Food and Drug Administration approved Neuralink to initiate six-year human trials.
October 2023: Grimes sued Musk over parental rights
In October 2023, Grimes sued Elon Musk over parental rights and custody of their child X Æ A-Xii.
October 2023: SEC Sues Musk Over Testimony Refusal
In October 2023, the SEC sued Elon Musk for refusing to testify a third time in an investigation into his purchase of Twitter stock in 2022.
2023: Musk Shuns World Economic Forum
In 2023, Elon Musk stated that he avoided the World Economic Forum because he found it boring; the organization responded that they hadn't invited him since 2015.
2023: Errol Musk recounts emerald deal
In 2023, Errol Musk recounted that the deal he made regarding emeralds was to receive "a portion of the emeralds produced at three small mines".
2023: Tesla Cybertruck Launch
In 2023, Tesla launched the Cybertruck, a pickup truck, adding a new type of vehicle to its lineup.
2023: Increased scrutiny of Musk's international actions
Since 2023, Elon Musk's international political actions and comments have come under increasing scrutiny and criticism, especially from the governments and leaders of France, Germany, Norway, Spain and the United Kingdom, particularly due to his position in the U.S. government as well as ownership of X.
January 2024: X Spaces with Political Candidates
From June 2023 to January 2024, Elon Musk hosted a bipartisan set of X Spaces with Republican and Democratic candidates, including Robert F. Kennedy Jr., Vivek Ramaswamy, and Dean Phillips.
January 2024: Judge Rescinds Musk's $55 Billion Pay Package
In January 2024, Delaware judge Kathaleen McCormick ruled in a 2018 lawsuit that Elon Musk's $55 billion pay package from Tesla be rescinded, calling it unfair to shareholders.
January 2024: Reports Surface of Musk's Alleged Drug Use
Since January 2024, media outlets have reported that Elon Musk allegedly takes ketamine, marijuana, LSD, ecstasy, mushrooms, cocaine and other drugs.
February 2024: Judge Rules Musk Must Testify
In February 2024, Judge Laurel Beeler ruled that Elon Musk must testify again in the SEC investigation into his purchase of Twitter stock in 2022.
July 2024: Musk Endorses Trump After Assassination Attempt
In July 2024, following the attempted assassination of Donald Trump, Elon Musk publicly endorsed him for president and expressed hope for his quick recovery.
August 2024: Trump offers Musk advisory role
In August 2024, Donald Trump committed to giving Elon Musk an advisory role, with Musk accepting the offer.
October 2024: Report of buying a Texas compound for his children and their mothers
In October 2024, The New York Times reported that Elon Musk bought a Texas compound for his children and their mothers, which Musk denied.
December 2024: Net worth of $400 billion
According to Forbes, in December 2024, Elon Musk's net worth reached $400 billion.
December 2024: Musk suggests organization could cut budget
In December 2024, Elon Musk suggested that an organization could help to cut the U.S. federal budget, consolidate the number of federal agencies, and eliminate the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.
2024: Musk Criticizes Assassin's Creed Shadows
In 2024, Elon Musk criticized the video game Assassin's Creed Shadows and its creator Ubisoft for "woke" content.
2024: Child born with Shivon Zilis via surrogacy
In 2024, Elon Musk had a child born via surrogacy with Shivon Zilis.
2024: Support for Donald Trump
In 2024, Elon Musk supported Donald Trump.
2024: Musk Supports Far-Right Party in Germany
In 2024, Elon Musk supported the far-right Alternative for Germany political party.
2024: Largest Donor in U.S. Presidential Election
In 2024, Elon Musk was the largest donor in the U.S. presidential election, where he supported Donald Trump.
2024: Support for Far-Right Causes
Since 2024, Elon Musk started supporting international far-right political parties, activists, and causes, and has shared misinformation and numerous conspiracy theories. Since 2024, his views have been generally described as right-wing.
January 2025: Musk designated as "special government employee"
In January 2025, an organization was created by executive order, and Elon Musk was designated a "special government employee".
January 2025: SEC Files Lawsuit Against Musk for Securities Violations
In January 2025, the SEC filed a lawsuit against Elon Musk for securities violations related to his purchase of Twitter.
February 14, 2025: Ashley St. Clair claimed to give birth to Musk's son
On February 14, 2025, Ashley St. Clair claimed on X to have given birth to Elon Musk's son Romulus five months earlier.
February 22, 2025: St Clair filed for sole custody
On February 22, 2025, it was reported that Ashley St Clair had filed for sole custody of her five-month-old son and for Elon Musk to be recognised as the child's father.
March 31, 2025: Musk's payment to St. Clair
On March 31, 2025, Elon Musk wrote that he had paid Ashley St. Clair $2.5 million and would continue paying her $500,000 per year, although he was unsure if he was the father of her child.
May 2025: Bill Gates accuses Musk of "killing the world's poorest children"
In May 2025, Bill Gates accused Elon Musk of "killing the world's poorest children" through his cuts to USAID.
May 28, 2025: Musk Announces Departure from Trump Administration
On May 28, 2025, Elon Musk announced that he would depart from the Trump administration as planned when the special government employee's 130 day deadline expired.
May 30, 2025: Musk's Departure Officially Confirmed
On May 30, 2025, Elon Musk's departure from the Trump administration was officially confirmed during a joint Oval Office press conference with Trump.
June 5, 2025: June 5, 2025
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October 2025: Net worth of $500 billion
According to Forbes, in October 2025, Elon Musk's net worth reached $500 billion.
October 2025: xAI Launches Grokipedia
In October 2025, Elon Musk's company xAI launched Grokipedia, an AI-generated online encyclopedia that he promoted as an alternative to Wikipedia. Articles on Grokipedia are generated and reviewed by xAI's Grok chatbot.
October 2025: Kamala Harris Comments on Tesla White House Snub
In October 2025, former vice-president Kamala Harris commented that it was a mistake from the Democratic side to not invite Elon Musk to a White House electric vehicle event organized in August 2021 and featuring executives from General Motors, Ford and Stellantis, despite Tesla being "the major American manufacturer of extraordinary innovation in this space." Harris said presidents should put aside political loyalties when it came to recognizing innovation, and guessed that the non-invitation impacted Musk's perspective.
November 2025: Estimated death toll rises to 400,000 children and 200,000 adults
By November 2025, the estimated death toll from Musk's cuts to USAID had increased to 400,000 children and 200,000 adults.
November 2025: Tesla pay package approved
In November 2025, a Tesla pay package worth $1 trillion for Musk was approved, which he is to receive over 10 years if he meets specific goals.
November 2025: Approval of Tesla pay package
In November 2025, a Tesla pay package worth potentially $1 trillion for Elon Musk was approved, to be received over 10 years if he meets specific goals.
December 2025: Net worth of $600 billion and $700 billion
According to Forbes, in December 2025, Elon Musk's net worth first reached $600 billion, then $700 billion later that month.
December 2025: Delaware Supreme Court Restores Musk's Compensation Package
In December 2025, the Delaware Supreme Court overturned the lower court's decision, restoring Elon Musk's compensation package and awarding $1 in nominal damages.
2025: Value of Blastar sale adjusted for inflation
At age twelve, Elon sold his BASIC-based game Blastar to PC and Office Technology magazine for approximately $500, equivalent to $1,600 in 2025.
2025: Value of PayPal Acquisition adjusted for inflation
In 2002, PayPal was acquired by eBay for $1.5 billion (equivalent to $2,700,000,000 in 2025) in stock, of which Musk—the largest shareholder with 11.72% of shares—received $175.8 million (equivalent to $320,000,000 in 2025).
2025: Value of Tesla Acquisition of SolarCity in 2025
In 2016, Tesla acquired SolarCity for $2 billion, which was equivalent to $2,700,000,000 in 2025.
2025: Elon Musk becomes the wealthiest person in the world
In 2025, Elon Musk became the wealthiest person in the world.
2025: Musk Criticizes Assassin's Creed Shadows
In 2025, Elon Musk criticized the video game Assassin's Creed Shadows and its creator Ubisoft for "woke" content.
2025: Child born with Shivon Zilis
In 2025, Elon Musk had a child born with Shivon Zilis.
2025: Report Suggests Musk Has More Children Than Publicly Known
In 2025, The Wall Street Journal reported that sources close to Elon Musk suggest that the "true number of Musk's children is much higher than publicly known".
2025: Tesla Investment Value in 2025
In February 2004, Elon Musk invested $6.35 million in Tesla, which was equivalent to $11,000,000 in 2025.
2025: Tesla Market Capitalization Equivalent in 2025
In October 2021, Tesla reached a market capitalization of $1 trillion, which was equivalent to $1,200,000,000,000 in 2025.
2025: Senior Advisor to the President and Head of DOGE
In early 2025, after Trump was inaugurated, Elon Musk served as Senior Advisor to the President and as the de facto head of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE).
2025: SpaceX Founding Adjusted for Inflation
With $100 million of his early fortune, (equivalent to $180,000,000 in 2025) Musk founded SpaceX in May 2002 and became the company's CEO and Chief Engineer.
January 2026: Release of Epstein files
The January 2026 Epstein files contain emails between Elon Musk and Epstein from 2012 to 2013, after Epstein's first conviction.
January 30, 2026: Release of emails indicating Epstein's invitation to his island
On January 30, 2026, emails were released indicating that Epstein invited Elon Musk to visit his private island on multiple occasions, though Musk did not visit.
February 2026: Net worth of $800 billion
According to Forbes, in February 2026, Elon Musk's net worth reached $800 billion.
February 2026: Wealthiest person in the world
As of February 2026, Elon Musk is considered the wealthiest person in the world, with an estimated net worth of US$676 billion according to the Bloomberg Billionaires Index, and $852 billion according to Forbes.
February 2026: Musk Describes Spanish Prime Minister as "Tyrant"
In February 2026, Elon Musk described Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez as a "tyrant" following Sánchez's proposal to prohibit minors under the age of 16 from accessing social media platforms.
February 2026: Wealthiest Person
As of February 2026, Forbes estimates Elon Musk's net worth to be around US$852 billion, making him the wealthiest person in the world.
2026: xAI becomes a subsidiary of SpaceX
In 2026, xAI became a subsidiary of SpaceX.
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