History of Elon Musk in Timeline
Elon Musk is a prominent businessman and entrepreneur. He is most notably known for leading Tesla, SpaceX, X, and xAI. As of April 2026, he is estimated by Forbes to be the wealthiest person in the world, with a net worth of US$809 billion.
1950: Move to South Africa
In 1950, Joshua N. Haldeman, Elon Musk's maternal grandfather, moved to South Africa.
June 28, 1971: Elon Musk's Birth
On June 28, 1971, Elon Reeve Musk was born. He would later become a prominent businessman and entrepreneur, recognized for his leadership in Tesla, SpaceX, X, and xAI.
1979: Parents' Divorce
In 1979, Elon Musk's parents divorced, and he chose to live with his father.
1989: Emigration to Canada
In 1989, Elon Musk emigrated from South Africa to Canada and obtained Canadian citizenship.
1990: Entrance to 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 the software company Zip2.
1995: Studied Until at the University of Pennsylvania
In 1995, Elon Musk studied at the University of Pennsylvania.
1995: Accepted to Graduate Program at Stanford University
In 1995, Elon Musk was accepted to a graduate program in materials science at Stanford University but did not enroll, and also applied for a job at Netscape but reportedly never received a response.
1997: Graduation from the University of Pennsylvania
In 1997, Elon Musk received bachelor's degrees from the University of Pennsylvania.
1997: Awarded Degrees from the University of Pennsylvania
In 1997, the University of Pennsylvania awarded Elon Musk a Bachelor of Arts in physics and a Bachelor of Science in economics from the university's Wharton School.
February 1999: Acquisition of Zip2 by Compaq
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: Marriage to Justine Wilson
In 2000, Elon Musk married Canadian author Justine Wilson, whom he met at Queen's University in Ontario, Canada.
2000: Ousting as CEO of X.com
In 2000, Elon Musk was ousted as CEO of X.com and replaced by Peter Thiel.
2001: Involvement with the Mars Society
In 2001, Elon Musk became involved with the nonprofit Mars Society and discussed plans to place a growth-chamber for plants on Mars.
2001: Renaming of X.com to PayPal
In 2001, X.com was renamed PayPal under Peter Thiel's leadership.
May 2002: Founding of SpaceX
In May 2002, Elon Musk founded SpaceX with $100 million of his early fortune, becoming 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 a U.S. Citizen
In 2002, Elon Musk became a U.S. citizen.
2002: Founding of SpaceX
In 2002, Elon Musk founded SpaceX, a space technology company, where he became CEO and chief engineer.
2002: Acquisition of PayPal by eBay
In 2002, PayPal was acquired by eBay for $1.5 billion in stock, and Elon Musk received $175.8 million for his shares.
2002: Acquisition of PayPal by eBay and Became American Citizen
In 2002, PayPal, formerly X.com, was acquired by eBay. Also, Elon Musk became an American citizen in 2002.
July 2003: Tesla, Inc. Incorporation
In July 2003, Tesla, Inc. (originally Tesla Motors) was incorporated by Martin Eberhard and Marc Tarpenning, who played active roles in the company's early development.
February 2004: Musk Leads Series A Investment in Tesla
In February 2004, Elon Musk led the Series A round of investment in Tesla with $6.35 million, becoming the majority shareholder and joining Tesla's board of directors as chairman.
2004: Birth of Twins
In 2004, Elon Musk and Justine Wilson had twins through in vitro fertilization (IVF).
2004: Early Investment in Tesla
In 2004, Elon Musk joined Tesla as an early investor.
2006: Birth of Triplets
In 2006, Elon Musk and Justine Wilson had triplets through in vitro fertilization (IVF).
2006: Founding of SolarCity
In 2006, Elon Musk provided the initial concept and financial capital for SolarCity, which his cousins Lyndon and Peter Rive founded.
2007: Escalating Conflicts within Tesla
In 2007, a series of escalating conflicts occurred within Tesla, which contributed to later changes in leadership.
2008: Divorce from Justine Wilson
In 2008, Elon Musk and Justine Wilson divorced, agreeing to shared custody of their children.
2008: CEO and Product Architect of Tesla
In 2008, Elon Musk became the CEO and product architect of Tesla.
2008: 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: Musk Supports Barack Obama in 2008
In 2008, Elon Musk supported Democrat Barack Obama in the U.S. presidential election, reflecting his earlier political donations to both Democrats and Republicans.
2008: Tesla Begins Delivery of the Roadster
In 2008, Tesla began delivery of the Roadster, an electric sports car and the first mass production all-electric car to use lithium-ion battery cells.
2008: Musk Assumes Leadership of Tesla as CEO
In 2008, following the financial crisis and conflicts, Elon Musk assumed leadership of Tesla as CEO and product architect, after Martin Eberhard was ousted from the firm.
2009: Lawsuit Settlement Designating Musk as Tesla Co-founder
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 for his contributions to the development of the Falcon rockets.
2010: Tesla Initial Public Offering
In 2010, Tesla had its initial public offering, marking a significant milestone in the company's financial history.
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 flights to the ISS replacing it.
2012: Emails between Musk and Epstein
From 2012, Elon Musk and Epstein exchanged emails.
2012: First Divorce from 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 for his contributions to the development of the Falcon rockets.
2012: Musk Supports Barack Obama in 2012
In 2012, Elon Musk supported Democrat Barack Obama in the U.S. presidential election, continuing his historical pattern of donating to both Democrats and Republicans.
2012: First Listing on Forbes Billionaires List
In 2012, Elon Musk was first listed on the Forbes Billionaires List.
2012: Launch of Tesla Model S
In 2012, Tesla launched the Model S, a four-door sedan, as part of its expansion into well-selling electric vehicles.
2012: Dragon Docking with ISS
In 2012, the Dragon vehicle docked with the ISS, a first for a commercial spacecraft.
2012: Email to Epstein About Parties
On Christmas day in 2012, Elon Musk emailed Jeffrey Epstein about attending parties in St Barts or elsewhere, expressing a desire to "hit the party scene".
August 2013: Musk Announces Plans for a Vactrain
In August 2013, Elon Musk announced plans for a version of a vactrain and assigned engineers from SpaceX and Tesla to design a transport system between Greater Los Angeles and the San Francisco Bay Area.
September 11, 2013: Email Exchange Regarding UN General Assembly
On September 11, 2013, Jeffrey Epstein emailed Elon Musk inviting him to New York for the opening of the United Nations General Assembly, which Musk declined.
2013: SolarCity Becomes Second Largest Solar Power Provider
By 2013, SolarCity had become 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.
2013: Emails between Musk and Epstein
To 2013, Elon Musk and Epstein exchanged emails.
2014: Photograph with Ghislaine Maxwell
In 2014, Elon Musk and Ghislaine Maxwell appeared together in a photograph taken at an Academy Awards after-party, which Musk later described as a "photobomb".
2014: Briefly Filing for Divorce
In 2014, Elon Musk briefly filed for divorce from Talulah Riley.
2014: Musk Promotes SolarCity Factory in Buffalo
In 2014, Elon Musk promoted the idea of SolarCity building an advanced production facility in Buffalo, New York, which would be triple the size of the largest solar plant in the United States, and construction started the same year.
December 2015: Musk Co-founds OpenAI
In December 2015, Elon Musk co-founded OpenAI, a not-for-profit artificial intelligence 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 the company.
2015: Honorary Doctorate from Yale
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: Launch of Tesla Model X
In 2015, Tesla launched the Model X, a crossover vehicle, adding to its lineup of electric vehicles.
2015: WEF stops inviting Musk
In 2015, The World Economic Forum stopped inviting Elon Musk, citing that he had not been invited since then.
2016: Musk Co-founds Neuralink
In 2016, Elon Musk co-founded Neuralink, a neurotechnology startup, with a $100 million investment to integrate the human brain with artificial intelligence.
2016: Second Divorce from Talulah Riley
In 2016, Elon Musk finalized a second divorce from Talulah Riley.
2016: Musk Supports Hillary Clinton in 2016
In 2016, Elon Musk supported Democrat Hillary Clinton in the U.S. presidential election, reflecting his tendency to donate to political candidates from both parties.
2016: Tesla Acquires SolarCity
In 2016, Tesla acquired SolarCity for $2 billion and merged it with its battery unit to create Tesla Energy. The deal's announcement caused Tesla's stock price to drop.
2017: Dating Amber Heard
In 2017, Elon Musk dated American actress Amber Heard for several months.
2017: Musk Founds The Boring Company
In 2017, Elon Musk founded the Boring Company to construct tunnels, and revealed plans for specialized, underground, high-occupancy vehicles to circumvent above-ground traffic.
2017: Purchase of X.com Domain
In 2017, Elon Musk purchased the domain X.com from PayPal for an undisclosed amount.
2017: Launch of Tesla Model 3
In 2017, Tesla launched the Model 3, a mass-market sedan, furthering its reach in the electric vehicle market.
2017: Completion of SolarCity Factory
In 2017, the SolarCity factory in Buffalo, New York, was completed after construction started in 2014.
2017: Musk Expresses Interest in Buying Twitter
In early 2017, Elon Musk expressed interest in buying Twitter and questioned the platform's commitment to freedom of speech, initiating his eventual acquisition of the company.
2018: Relationship with Grimes
In 2018, Elon Musk and Canadian musician Grimes confirmed they were dating.
2018: Musk Leaves OpenAI Board
In 2018, Elon Musk left the OpenAI board, after co-founding it in 2015.
2018: SEC Settlement with Musk
In 2018, Elon Musk reached a settlement with the SEC after being sued for a tweet about taking Tesla private. The settlement included fines and stepping down as chairman of Tesla.
2018: Fellow of the Royal Society
In 2018, Elon Musk was elected a Fellow of the Royal Society (FRS).
2018: Jon McNeill's Tenure as Tesla President Ends
In 2018, Jon McNeill's tenure as president of Tesla concluded; McNeill had served since 2015 and oversaw a period of revenue growth from $2 billion to $20 billion.
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: Lawsuit Filed Over Musk's Tesla Pay Package
In 2018, a lawsuit was filed regarding Elon Musk's $55 billion pay package from Tesla, which led to a ruling in January 2024 that the pay package be rescinded.
2018: Debut of Los Angeles Tunnel
In 2018, the Los Angeles tunnel, less than two miles in length, debuted to journalists, using Tesla Model Xs and receiving reports of a rough ride at suboptimal speeds.
2018: SEC Sues Musk Over Tesla Tweet
In 2018, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) sued Elon Musk for a tweet about potentially taking Tesla private, alleging securities fraud. Musk settled two days later, resulting in fines and his removal as Tesla chairman for three years.
March 2019: Musk Releases 'RIP Harambe'
In March 2019, Elon Musk, through his own label Emo G Records, released a rap track titled "RIP Harambe" on SoundCloud.
May 2019: Deployment of First Large Starlink Constellation
In May 2019, the first large constellation of Starlink satellites was deployed.
2019: SEC Reacts to Musk's Tesla Tweet
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. A clarified agreement was later reached.
2019: Musk Denied Introducing Epstein to Zuckerberg
In 2019, when asked if he introduced Jeffrey Epstein to Mark Zuckerberg, Elon Musk denied doing so.
2019: Development of Starship
Since 2019, SpaceX has been developing Starship, a reusable, super heavy-lift launch vehicle.
January 2020: Tesla Directors Settle 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 Chairman of Tesla Board
In May 2020, Elon Musk resigned as chairman of the board of Tesla as part of a settlement from a lawsuit by the SEC related to a tweet about taking Tesla private.
August 2020: Musk Acquires Second Private Jet
In August 2020, Elon Musk acquired a second private jet, adding to his existing private jet usage through Falcon Landing LLC.
November 2020: Tesla Stock Dominating Musk's Wealth
In November 2020, around 75% of Elon Musk's wealth was derived from Tesla stock.
2020: Birth of First Child with Grimes
In 2020, Elon Musk and Grimes had their first child, originally named "X Æ A-12".
2020: Musk Supports Joe Biden in 2020
In 2020, Elon Musk supported Democrat Joe Biden in the U.S. presidential election, aligning with his historical pattern of political donations.
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: Launch of Tesla Model Y
In 2020, Tesla launched the Model Y, a crossover vehicle, expanding its range of electric vehicle offerings.
2020: Lawsuit Blocked Over Musk's Tesla Tweet
In 2020, a judge blocked a lawsuit claiming that a tweet by Elon Musk regarding Tesla stock price ("too high imo") violated the 2018 agreement with the SEC. Records showed the SEC believed Musk violated the agreement twice.
2020: End of Panasonic Joint Venture with SolarCity Factory
In early 2020, the SolarCity factory in Buffalo, New York, ended its joint venture with Panasonic.
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. He had resided in California since the early 2000s.
2020: Release of Hunter Biden Laptop Controversy Documents
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 later that year, demonstrating significant growth and market recognition.
2020: Donations Largely to Affiliated Organizations
Since 2020, donations from the Musk Foundation have largely been sent to organizations affiliated with Elon Musk and his businesses.
August 5, 2021: Biden Signs Executive Order on Electric Vehicle Sales
On August 5, 2021, President Biden signed an Executive Order targeting that half of cars sold in 2030 should be electric. Elon Musk commented that it "seems odd that Tesla wasn't invited" to the event.
September 2021: Semi-Separation from Grimes
In September 2021, Elon Musk confirmed reports that he and Grimes were "semi-separated".
September 2021: Musk Criticizes Biden Administration
In September 2021, Elon Musk criticized the Biden administration as "not the friendliest administration."
October 2021: Tesla Reaches $1 Trillion Market Capitalization
In October 2021, Tesla reached a market capitalization of $1 trillion, becoming the sixth company in U.S. history to achieve this milestone.
December 2021: Musk Opposes Build Back Better Act
In December 2021, Elon Musk publicly expressed opposition to the Build Back Better Act.
December 2021: Musk 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, which reportedly led to their divorce the following year.
2021: Birth of Twins with Shivon Zilis
In 2021, Elon Musk had twins with Shivon Zilis, director of operations and special projects at Neuralink, via IVF.
2021: Time's Person of the Year
In 2021, Elon Musk was selected as Time's "Person of the Year".
2021: Neuralink Releases Video of Macaque Playing Pong
In 2021, Neuralink released a video demonstrating a macaque playing the video game Pong via a Neuralink implant, showcasing progress in brain-computer interface technology.
2021: Musk Mentions Asperger Syndrome on SNL
In 2021, while hosting Saturday Night Live, Elon Musk mentioned that he has Asperger syndrome (an outdated term for a mild strain of autism spectrum disorder), although he has never been formally diagnosed.
2021: Completion of Las Vegas Convention Center Tunnel
In early 2021, a tunnel beneath the Las Vegas Convention Center was completed, and local officials approved further expansions of the tunnel system.
July 2022: Report of Alleged 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 bought Twitter for approximately $44 billion after initially back-tracking on his decision.
December 2022: Musk Bans ElonJet Account on Twitter
In December 2022, Elon Musk banned the ElonJet account on Twitter, which tracked his flight usage, and temporarily banned journalists who posted stories about the incident, sparking controversy.
2022: Acquisition of Twitter
In 2022, Elon Musk acquired the social network Twitter.
2022: Birth of Third Child with Grimes
In 2022, Elon Musk and Grimes had their third child.
2022: Musk Votes Republican for the First Time
In 2022, Elon Musk voted for a Republican for the first time, marking a shift from his previous support for Democratic candidates.
2022: Elected to the National Academy of Engineering
In 2022, Elon Musk was elected to the National Academy of Engineering.
2022: Neuralink Announces Clinical Trials
In 2022, Neuralink announced that clinical trials would begin by the end of the year, marking a step towards integrating the human brain with AI.
2022: Federal Probe Launched into Neuralink Animal Welfare
In 2022, a federal probe was launched into possible animal welfare violations by Neuralink, following claims of animal cruelty during testing.
2022: Musk Discusses Growing Up With Asperger's
In 2022, during a TED conference in Vancouver, Elon Musk discussed his experience growing up with Asperger's syndrome, stating the social cues were not intuitive and people were not simply saying exactly what they meant.
2022: Musk Fires Twitter Executives and Becomes CEO
In 2022, immediately after acquiring Twitter, Elon Musk fired several top executives including CEO Parag Agrawal, and became the CEO of Twitter himself.
2022: SEC investigation into Musk's purchase of Twitter stock
In 2022, the SEC started investigating into whether Elon Musk violated federal law by purchasing Twitter stock.
2022: Name change of Vivian Jenna Wilson
In 2022, the elder twin of Elon Musk and Justine Wilson came out as a trans woman and officially changed her name to Vivian Jenna Wilson, adopting her mother's surname to disassociate from Musk.
2022: Musk's Political Contributions Shift to Republicans
Since 2022, Elon Musk's political contributions have mostly supported Republicans, with his first vote for a Republican going to Mayra Flores in the 2022 Texas's 34th congressional district special election.
February 2023: Musk Found Not Liable in Shareholder Lawsuit
In February 2023, a jury found Elon Musk and Tesla not liable in a shareholder lawsuit over a 2018 tweet.
June 2023: Musk Hosts DeSantis's Campaign Announcement on Twitter Spaces
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: Musk Launches xAI
In July 2023, Elon Musk launched the artificial intelligence company xAI, which aims to develop a generative AI program that competes with 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, advancing the company's neurotechnology research.
October 2023: Grimes Sued Musk Over Parental Rights
In October 2023, Grimes sued Elon Musk over parental rights and custody of X Æ A-Xii.
October 2023: SEC Sues Musk Over Twitter Stock Purchase
In October 2023, the SEC sued Elon Musk for refusing to testify in an investigation regarding his purchase of Twitter stock in 2022.
2023: Rebranding of Twitter as X
In 2023, Elon Musk rebranded Twitter as X.
2023: Musk Shuns the World Economic Forum (WEF)
In 2023, Elon Musk stated that he avoided the World Economic Forum (WEF) because he found it uninteresting. The organization responded that they had not extended an invitation to him since 2015.
2023: Errol Musk's Emerald Mine Deal
In 2023, Errol Musk recounted that the deal he made was to receive "a portion of the emeralds produced at three small mines".
2023: Launch of Tesla Cybertruck
In 2023, Tesla launched the Cybertruck, a pickup truck, marking its entry into a new segment of the electric vehicle market.
2023: Musk Boosts Far-Right Political Movements
Since 2023, Elon Musk has been boosting far-right political movements aiming to cut immigration and curtail regulation of business in at least 18 countries across six continents, according to a February 2025 NBC News analysis.
January 2024: Musk Hosts Bipartisan 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 Tesla Pay Package
In January 2024, Delaware judge Kathaleen McCormick ruled that Elon Musk's $55 billion pay package from Tesla should be rescinded, deeming it an "unfathomable sum" unfair to shareholders.
January 2024: Reports of Musk's Alleged Drug Use
Since January 2024, media outlets have reported alleged drug use by Elon Musk, including ketamine, marijuana, LSD, ecstasy, mushrooms, and cocaine. These reports followed Musk's statement that he uses doctor-prescribed ketamine for occasional depression.
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.
July 2024: Musk Endorses Trump for President
In July 2024, Elon Musk endorsed Donald Trump for president shortly after an assassination attempt on Trump in Pennsylvania. Musk expressed his full support for Trump and wished for his rapid recovery.
August 2024: Trump Offers Musk an Advisory Role
In August 2024, Donald Trump offered Elon Musk an advisory role, which Musk accepted. The concept of DOGE emerged in a prior discussion between the two.
October 2024: Report of Texas Compound Purchase
In October 2024, The New York Times reported that Elon Musk bought a Texas compound for his children and their mothers, though Musk denied it.
December 2024: Net Worth of $400 Billion
According to Forbes, in December 2024, Elon Musk achieved a net worth of $400 billion.
December 2024: Musk's Suggestions for DOGE
In December 2024, Elon Musk suggested that DOGE could help to reduce the U.S. federal budget, consolidate federal agencies, eliminate the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, and eventually "delete itself."
2024: Musk Foundation Assets
At the end of 2024, the Musk Foundation had over $14 billion in assets.
2024: Musk Criticizes UK Politics
In 2024, Elon Musk blamed the UK riots on mass migration and open borders, and criticized Prime Minister Keir Starmer, leading to accusations of spreading misinformation and amplifying the far-right.
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, stating that "DEI kills art".
2024: Birth of Child with Shivon Zilis
In 2024, Elon Musk had a child with Shivon Zilis via surrogacy.
2024: Musk Supports Alternative for Germany
In 2024, Elon Musk voiced his support for the far-right Alternative for Germany political party.
2024: Largest Donor in the U.S. Presidential Election
In 2024, Elon Musk was the largest donor in the U.S. presidential election, where he supported Donald Trump.
2024: Barra comments on Musk's reaction to not being invited
In 2024, General Motors CEO Mary Barra said Elon Musk never forgave not being invited to the Executive Order signing event in August 2021.
2024: Musk's Views Described as Right-Wing
Since 2024, Elon Musk's views have been generally described as right-wing, and he started supporting international far-right political parties, activists, and causes, while sharing misinformation and conspiracy theories.
January 2025: Creation of DOGE and Musk's Designation
In January 2025, DOGE was created by executive order, and Elon Musk was designated a "special government employee". Despite his role as a senior advisor to the president, official statements indicated he lacked formal authority. A federal judge later ruled that Musk acted as the de facto leader of DOGE.
January 2025: Senior Advisor to the President
In January 2025, after Donald Trump was inaugurated as president, Elon Musk served as Senior Advisor to the President.
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 stock.
January 2025: Increased Scrutiny of Musk's Political Actions
Starting in January 2025, Elon Musk's international political actions and statements faced increasing scrutiny and criticism, especially from the governments and leaders of France, Germany, Norway, Spain, and the United Kingdom, partly due to his position in the U.S. government and ownership of X.
February 14, 2025: Ashley St. Clair's Claim
On February 14, 2025, Ashley St. Clair posted on X claiming to have given birth to Elon Musk's son Romulus five months earlier.
February 2025: NBC News Analysis on Musk's Political Influence
In February 2025, an NBC News analysis revealed that since 2023, Elon Musk had been supporting far-right political movements aimed at reducing immigration and easing business regulations in at least 18 countries across six continents.
February 22, 2025: Ashley St. Clair Filed for Sole Custody
On February 22, 2025, Ashley St. Clair filed for sole custody of her five-month-old son and for Elon Musk to be recognized as the child's father.
March 31, 2025: Musk's Response to St. Clair's Claim
On March 31, 2025, Elon Musk wrote that he was unsure if he was the father of Ashley St. Clair's child, but he had paid her $2.5 million and would continue paying her $500,000 per year.
May 2025: Musk's Position in the U.S. Government
As of May 2025, Elon Musk held a position in the U.S. government, which, along with his ownership of X, contributed to increased scrutiny and criticism of his international political actions and comments.
May 2025: Bill Gates Accuses Musk
In May 2025, Bill Gates accused Elon Musk of "killing the world's poorest children" through his cuts to USAID, with estimations suggesting a significant number of child and adult deaths due to these cuts.
May 2025: Departure from the Trump Administration
In May 2025, shortly before a public feud with Donald Trump, Elon Musk left the Trump administration and returned to managing his companies.
May 28, 2025: Musk Departs from DOGE
On May 28, 2025, Elon Musk departed from DOGE as his 130-day term as a special government employee expired.
October 2025: Net Worth of $500 Billion
According to Forbes, in October 2025, Elon Musk achieved a net worth of $500 billion.
October 2025: xAI Launches Grokipedia
In October 2025, Elon Musk's company xAI launched Grokipedia, an AI-generated online encyclopedia promoted as an alternative to Wikipedia, where articles are generated and reviewed by xAI's Grok chatbot.
November 2025: Tesla Pay Package Approved
In November 2025, a Tesla pay package worth $1 trillion for Elon Musk was approved, to be received over 10 years if specific goals are met.
December 2025: Net Worth of $600 Billion
According to Forbes, in mid-December 2025, Elon Musk achieved a net worth of $600 billion, and later that month, $700 billion.
December 2025: Delaware Supreme Court Restores Musk's Pay Package
In December 2025, the Delaware Supreme Court overturned the previous decision, restoring Elon Musk's $55 billion compensation package from Tesla and awarding $1 in nominal damages.
2025: Wealthiest Person in the World
In 2025, Elon Musk became the wealthiest person in the world.
2025: Musk's Contribution to Wisconsin Supreme Court Race
In 2025, Elon Musk contributed $19 million to the Wisconsin Supreme Court race with the goal of influencing the state's future redistricting efforts and regulations governing car manufacturers and dealers.
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, stating that "DEI kills art".
2025: Birth of Child with Shivon Zilis
In 2025, Elon Musk had a child with Shivon Zilis.
2025: Publication of Gilded Rage
In 2025, Jacob Silverman's book "Gilded Rage: Elon Musk and the Radicalization of Silicon Valley" was published, analyzing Musk's influence and the tech industry's political alignment.
2025: Report on the Number of Children
In 2025, The Wall Street Journal reported that sources close to Elon Musk suggested that the "true number of Musk's children is much higher than publicly known".
2025: Harris calls Biden's Snubbing of Musk a "Big Mistake"
In 2025, former vice-president Kamala Harris said that the Biden administration's "snubbing" of Elon Musk at the Executive Order signing event in August 2021 was a "big mistake".
2025: Equivalent Value of PayPal Acquisition
In 2025, the $1.5 billion acquisition price of PayPal is equivalent to $2,700,000,000, and Musk's $175.8 million share is equivalent to $320,000,000.
2025: Equivalent Value of SpaceX Founding Investment
In 2025, the $100 million investment Elon Musk used to found SpaceX is equivalent to $180,000,000.
2025: Equivalent Value of Blastar Sale
In 2025, the $500 Elon Musk made from selling his game Blastar in 1982 is equivalent to $1,600.
January 2026: Release of Epstein Files
In January 2026, the Epstein files were released, containing emails between Elon Musk and Jeffrey Epstein from 2012 to 2013.
January 30, 2026: Release of Emails with Epstein
On January 30, 2026, emails were released indicating that Jeffrey Epstein invited Elon Musk to visit his private island on multiple occasions.
February 2026: Net Worth of $800 Billion
According to Forbes, in February 2026, Elon Musk achieved a net worth of $800 billion.
February 2026: Musk Criticizes Pedro Sánchez
In February 2026, Elon Musk referred to Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez as a "tyrant" after Sánchez proposed prohibiting minors under 16 from accessing social media platforms.
March 2026: Wealthiest Person in the World
As of March 2026, Elon Musk is the wealthiest person in the world, with an estimated net worth of US$636 billion according to the Bloomberg Billionaires Index, and $809 billion according to Forbes, primarily from his ownership stakes in SpaceX and Tesla.
March 20, 2026: Musk Found Liable for Misleading Investors in Twitter Acquisition
On March 20, 2026, a jury in San Francisco found Elon Musk liable for misleading investors during his acquisition of Twitter, determining he misled shareholders in two tweets but not in a podcast. Damages were estimated at $2.5 billion.
April 2026: Wealthiest Person in the World
In April 2026, Forbes estimated Elon Musk's net worth to be US$809 billion, retaining the title of wealthiest person in the world since 2025.
2026: Establishment of xAI as a Subsidiary of SpaceX
In 2026, Elon Musk established xAI, which became a subsidiary of SpaceX.
2026: Musk Debuts at the World Economic Forum (WEF)
In 2026, Elon Musk made a last-minute debut at the World Economic Forum (WEF), participating in an interview with the organization's interim co-chair, Larry Fink. He also attended Dialog, referred to as "Tech Bilderberg," which was organized by Peter Thiel and Auren Hoffman.
2026: Publication of "The Algorithm" by Jon McNeill
In 2026, Jon McNeill published "The Algorithm", a book detailing the five-step operational framework used at Tesla and SpaceX.
2026: Publication of Epstein Files
In 2026, the emails Elon Musk sent to Jeffrey Epstein are included in the Epstein files, which were published and became a topic of worldwide debate.
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