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Elon Musk

Elon Musk is a businessman and public official primarily known for leading Tesla and SpaceX. He has been the wealthiest person in the world since 2025, with Forbes estimating his net worth at US$788 billion as of May 2026. Musk's ventures focus on electric vehicles, space exploration, and other technological advancements.

1950: Move to South Africa

In 1950, Elon Musk's maternal grandfather, Joshua N. Haldeman, moved to South Africa.

June 28, 1971: Elon Musk's Birth

On June 28, 1971, Elon Reeve Musk was born. He is known for his leadership of Tesla and SpaceX.

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1979: Parents' Divorce

In 1979, after his parents divorced, Elon, aged around 9, chose to live with his father.

June 1989: Arrival in Canada

In June 1989, Elon Musk arrived in Canada.

1989: Emigration to Canada

In 1989, Elon Musk emigrated from South Africa to Canada.

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 the software company Zip2.

1995: Studies at the University of Pennsylvania

In 1995, Elon Musk studied at the University of Pennsylvania.

1995: Acceptance to Stanford University

In 1995, Elon Musk was accepted to a graduate program in materials science at Stanford University, but did not enroll.

1997: Degrees from the University of Pennsylvania

In 1997, Elon Musk received a Bachelor of Arts in physics and a Bachelor of Science in economics from the University of Pennsylvania'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: Contracted Severe 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 after meeting 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 funding plans to place a growth-chamber for plants on Mars.

2001: Renaming to PayPal

In 2001, the company 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: Became a U.S. Citizen

In 2002, Elon Musk became a U.S. citizen.

2002: Founding of SpaceX

In 2002, Elon Musk founded the space technology company SpaceX, becoming its CEO and chief engineer.

2002: Nevada Alexander Musk dies

In 2002, Elon Musk's first child with Justine Wilson, Nevada Alexander Musk, died of sudden infant death syndrome at the age of 10 days.

2002: Acquisition of PayPal by eBay

In 2002, PayPal was acquired by eBay for $1.5 billion in stock, of which Elon Musk received $175.8 million.

2002: Acquisition of PayPal by eBay and American Citizenship

In 2002, PayPal was acquired by eBay. Also in 2002, Elon Musk became an American citizen.

2004: Musk and Wilson have twins

In 2004, Elon Musk and Justine Wilson had twins via in vitro fertilization (IVF) following the death of their first child.

2004: Early 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 via in vitro fertilization (IVF).

2006: First Launch of Falcon 1

In 2006, SpaceX attempted its first launch of the Falcon 1 rocket.

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: Musk begins dating Talulah Riley

In 2008, Elon Musk began dating English actress Talulah Riley.

2008: AIAA 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: Falcon 1 Launch Success and NASA Contract

In 2008, SpaceX succeeded in launching the Falcon 1 into orbit and received a $1.6 billion NASA contract for Falcon 9-launched Dragon spacecraft flights to the International Space Station (ISS).

2010: FAI 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: Time lists Musk as one of the most influential people in the world

In 2010, Time listed Elon Musk as one of the most influential people in the world.

2011: Space Shuttle Retirement

In 2011, SpaceX replaced the Space Shuttle after its retirement.

2012: Musk listed on Forbes Billionaires List

Elon Musk was first listed on the Forbes Billionaires List in 2012.

2012: Emails between Musk and Epstein exist from 2012 to 2013

Emails between Elon Musk and Jeffrey Epstein exist from 2012 to 2013.

2012: Musk and Riley divorce

In 2012, Elon Musk and Talulah Riley divorced.

2012: Musk emails Epstein about parties

In 2012, Elon Musk emailed Jeffrey Epstein asking about parties for the holiday season and inquiring if Epstein had any parties planned.

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: Dragon Vehicle Docking with the ISS

In 2012, the Dragon vehicle docked with the ISS, a first for a commercial spacecraft.

September 11, 2013: Epstein invites Musk to UN General Assembly opening

On September 11, 2013, Jeffrey Epstein sent an email to Elon Musk inviting him to New York for the opening of the United Nations General Assembly.

2013: Emails between Musk and Epstein exist from 2012 to 2013

Emails between Elon Musk and Jeffrey Epstein exist from 2012 to 2013.

2013: Time lists Musk as one of the most influential people in the world

In 2013, Time listed Elon Musk as one of the most influential people in the world.

2014: Musk appears in 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: Musk briefly files for divorce from Riley

In 2014, Elon Musk briefly filed for divorce from Talulah Riley.

2015: Co-founding of OpenAI

In 2015, Elon Musk co-founded OpenAI to advance artificial intelligence (AI) research, but later left the organization.

2015: Honorary doctorate from Yale University and IEEE Honorary Membership

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: Successful Landing of Falcon 9 First Stage

In 2015, SpaceX successfully landed the first stage of a Falcon 9 on a land platform.

2015: No invitation to World Economic Forum since 2015

In 2015, The World Economic Forum (WEF) said that they had not invited Elon Musk to their forum since 2015.

2016: Musk and Riley finalize second divorce

In 2016, Elon Musk and Talulah Riley finalized their second divorce.

2016: Co-founding of Neuralink

In 2016, Elon Musk co-founded the neurotechnology company Neuralink.

2017: Musk dates Amber Heard

In 2017, Elon Musk dated American actress Amber Heard for several months.

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.

2018: Musk and Grimes confirm dating

In 2018, Elon Musk and Canadian musician Grimes confirmed they were dating.

2018: Fellow of the Royal Society

In 2018, Elon Musk was elected a Fellow of the Royal Society (FRS).

2018: SEC Lawsuit and Settlement Over Tesla Tweet

In 2018, Elon Musk was sued by the SEC for a tweet about taking Tesla private. The lawsuit characterized the tweet as false, misleading, and damaging. Two days later, Musk settled with the SEC, resulting in fines and his removal as Tesla chairman for three years.

2018: Launch of Falcon Heavy

In 2018, SpaceX launched the Falcon Heavy; the inaugural mission carried Elon Musk's personal Tesla Roadster as a dummy payload.

2018: Time lists Musk as one of the most influential people in the world

In 2018, Time listed Elon Musk as one of the most influential people in the world.

2018: Lawsuit over Tesla Pay Package

In 2018, a lawsuit was filed regarding Elon Musk's $55 billion pay package from Tesla.

2018: Settlement agreement between Elon Musk and the SEC.

In 2018, the settlement agreement between Elon Musk and the SEC led to clarifying the terms, including preclearance for Musk's tweets on specific topics.

2019: Musk denies close relationship with Epstein

In 2019, Elon Musk denied any close relationship with Jeffrey Epstein and described him as a "creep".

2019: SEC Contempt Motion Over Tesla Production 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 joint agreement clarified the terms, including preclearance for Musk's tweets on specific topics.

2019: Development of Starship

Since 2019, SpaceX has been developing Starship, a reusable, super heavy-lift launch vehicle intended to replace the Falcon 9 and Falcon Heavy.

November 2020: Tesla stock comprises 75% of Musk's wealth

In November 2020, around 75% of Elon Musk's wealth was derived from Tesla stock, although he describes himself as "cash poor".

2020: Musk and Grimes have first child

In 2020, Elon Musk and Grimes had their first child, originally named "X Æ A-12".

2020: First Crewed Flight

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: Lawsuit Blocked Over Tesla Stock Tweet

In 2020, a judge blocked a lawsuit claiming that a tweet by Elon Musk regarding Tesla's stock price ("too high imo") violated the agreement with the SEC.

2020: Relocation to Texas

In late 2020, Elon Musk relocated to Cameron County, Texas, citing California's "complacent" attitude towards its economic success. He had resided in California since the early 2000s.

2020: Donations sent to organizations affiliated with Musk

Since 2020, donations from the Musk Foundation have largely been sent to organizations affiliated with Elon Musk and his businesses.

September 2021: Musk and Grimes "semi-separated"

In September 2021, Elon Musk and Grimes were reported to be "semi-separated".

December 2021: Musk says he is single

In December 2021, Elon Musk stated in an interview with Time that he was single.

2021: Musk achieves a 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: Musk allegedly has affair with Nicole Shanahan

In 2021, Elon Musk allegedly had an affair with Nicole Shanahan, the wife of Google co-founder Sergey Brin, leading to their divorce the following year. Musk has denied the report.

2021: Musk has twins with Shivon Zilis

In 2021, Elon Musk had twins with Shivon Zilis via IVF.

2021: Time's Person of the Year

In 2021, Elon Musk was selected as Time's "Person of the Year".

2021: Public Disclosure of Asperger Syndrome

In 2021, while hosting Saturday Night Live, Elon Musk publicly stated that he has Asperger syndrome (a superseded term for autism spectrum disorder).

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July 2022: Report of Musk's 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.

2022: Acquisition of Twitter

In 2022, Elon Musk acquired the social network Twitter.

2022: Musk and Grimes have third child

In 2022, Elon Musk and Grimes had their third child.

2022: Support for Ukraine and Recommendations on Annexed Territories

In 2022, Elon Musk expressed support for Ukraine during the Russian invasion and suggested referendums and peace deals on the annexed Russia-occupied territories.

2022: Voting Republican for the First Time

In 2022, Elon Musk voted for a Republican for the first time, marking a shift from his previous support of Democratic candidates.

2022: Musk elected to National Academy of Engineering

In 2022, Elon Musk was elected to the National Academy of Engineering.

2022: Vivian Jenna Wilson changes her name

In 2022, Elon Musk's elder twin with Justine Wilson came out as a trans woman and officially changed her name to Vivian Jenna Wilson, adopting her mother's surname.

2022: Investigation into purchase of Twitter stock

In 2022, The SEC investigated whether Elon Musk violated federal law when he purchased Twitter stock.

February 2023: Jury Verdict in Shareholder Lawsuit

In February 2023, a jury found Elon Musk and Tesla not liable in a shareholder lawsuit related to the 2018 tweet. Musk stated he does not regret posting the tweet.

October 2023: Grimes sues Musk over parental rights

In October 2023, Grimes sued Elon Musk over parental rights and custody of X Æ A-Xii.

October 2023: SEC Lawsuit Over Refusal to Testify

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: Rebranding of Twitter to X

In 2023, Elon Musk rebranded Twitter as X.

2023: Shunning of the World Economic Forum

In 2023, Elon Musk stated he avoided the World Economic Forum (WEF) due to boredom, though the WEF commented they had not invited 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".

January 2024: Rescinding of Musk's Pay Package by Delaware Judge

In January 2024, Delaware judge Kathaleen McCormick ruled that Elon Musk's $55 billion pay package from Tesla be rescinded, calling it unfair to shareholders.

January 2024: Reports of Alleged Drug Use

Since January 2024, media outlets have reported alleged drug use by Elon Musk, including ketamine, marijuana, LSD, ecstasy, mushrooms, and cocaine, among others. His alleged drug use has come under increased scrutiny.

February 2024: Ruling Requiring Musk to Testify

In February 2024, Judge Laurel Beeler ruled that Elon Musk must testify again in the SEC investigation.

July 2024: Endorsement of Donald Trump for President

In July 2024, Elon Musk became a vocal and financial supporter of Donald Trump, endorsing him for president and expressing hope for his rapid recovery after an assassination attempt. Musk also joined Trump at campaign rallies, promoted conspiracy theories, and became the largest individual donor of the 2024 election.

August 2024: Acceptance of Advisory Role

In August 2024, following a discussion about DOGE between Musk and Donald Trump, Trump offered Musk an advisory role, which Musk accepted.

October 2024: Report of Musk buying a Texas compound for his children

In October 2024, The New York Times reported Elon Musk bought a Texas compound for his children and their mothers, though Musk denied having done so.

December 2024: Musk achieves a net worth of $400 billion

According to Forbes, in December 2024, Elon Musk became the first person in the world to achieve a net worth of $400 billion.

December 2024: Suggestions for Organization

In November and December 2024, Elon Musk suggested that the organization could help cut the U.S. federal budget, consolidate federal agencies, eliminate the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, and that its final stage would be "deleting itself".

2024: Musk Foundation had over $14 billion in assets

At the end of 2024, the Musk Foundation had over $14 billion in assets.

2024: Support for Far-Right Political Parties

In 2024, Elon Musk began supporting international far-right political parties, activists, and causes. He also shared far-right misinformation and various conspiracy theories. His views have been generally described as right-wing since 2024.

2024: Criticism of UK Politics and Support for Tommy Robinson

In 2024, Elon Musk blamed the UK riots on mass migration and open borders, criticized Prime Minister Keir Starmer, and was attacked for spreading misinformation. He also publicly supported far-right activist Tommy Robinson and initially pledged financial backing to Reform UK.

2024: Musk criticizes Assassin's Creed Shadows for "woke" content

In 2024, Elon Musk criticized the video game Assassin's Creed Shadows and its creator Ubisoft for including "woke" content, specifically the inclusion of the historical figure Yasuke, deeming the game "terrible" and stating that "DEI kills art".

2024: Support for Alternative for Germany

In 2024, Elon Musk expressed support for the far-right Alternative for Germany political party.

2024: Musk has a child with Shivon Zilis via surrogacy

In 2024, Elon Musk had a child with Shivon Zilis via surrogacy.

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: NASA Contract to Deorbit the ISS

In 2024, NASA awarded SpaceX an $843 million (equivalent to $865,000,000 in 2025) contract to build a spacecraft that NASA will use to deorbit the ISS at the end of its lifespan.

January 2025: Fall Out with Nigel Farage and Shifted Political Backing

In January 2025, Elon Musk publicly fell out with Reform UK leader Nigel Farage, calling for his replacement. He subsequently shifted his backing towards Restore Britain, the political party launched by Rupert Lowe.

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 and as the de facto head of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE).

January 2025: SEC Lawsuit for Securities Violations

In January 2025, the SEC filed a lawsuit against Elon Musk for securities violations related to his purchase of Twitter.

January 2025: Creation of the Organization and Musk's Designation

In January 2025, the organization DOGE was created by executive order, and Elon Musk was designated a "special government employee", leading the organization as a senior advisor to the president. However, his official role remained unclear. Statements during a lawsuit indicated he lacked formal authority, though Trump later stated Musk was in charge.

January 2025: Increased Scrutiny and Criticism of Political Actions

Starting in January 2025, Elon Musk's international political actions and comments faced increasing scrutiny and criticism, particularly from governments and leaders of France, Germany, Norway, Spain, and the United Kingdom. This was especially due to his position in the U.S. government and his ownership of X.

February 14, 2025: Ashley St. Clair claims to have given birth to Musk's son

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 of Political Movements Boosted by Musk

In February 2025, an NBC News analysis found that Elon Musk had boosted far-right political movements to cut immigration and curtail regulation of business in at least 18 countries on six continents since 2023.

February 22, 2025: St. Clair files for sole custody of her son

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 states he has paid St. Clair $2.5 million

On March 31, 2025, Elon Musk wrote that, while he was unsure if he was the father of Ashley St. Clair's child, he had paid St. Clair $2.5 million and would continue paying her $500,000 per year. Later reporting indicated that $1 million of these payments were structured as a loan.

May 2025: Criticism and Allegations Against Musk

In May 2025, Musk's role in the second Trump administration, particularly in response to DOGE, attracted public backlash. Bill Gates accused him of "killing the world's poorest children" through cuts to USAID. Modeling estimated the cuts resulted in 400,000 children and 200,000 adults deaths by November.

May 2025: Departure from the Trump Administration

In May 2025, shortly before a public feud with Trump, Elon Musk left the Trump administration and returned to managing his companies.

May 2025: Continued Scrutiny of Political Actions

The scrutiny and criticism of Elon Musk's international political actions and comments that started in January 2025 continued into May 2025.

May 28, 2025: Departure from Government Role

On May 28, 2025, Elon Musk departed from his role as a special government employee when the 130-day deadline expired.

October 2025: Musk achieves a net worth of $500 billion

According to Forbes, in October 2025, Elon Musk became the first person in the world to achieve a net worth of $500 billion.

November 2025: Tesla Approved Pay Package for Musk

In November 2025, Tesla approved a pay package worth $1 trillion for Elon Musk, which he is to receive over 10 years if he meets specific goals.

November 2025: Tesla pay package for Musk approved

In November 2025, a Tesla pay package worth potentially $1 trillion for Elon Musk was approved, which he is to receive over 10 years if he meets specific goals.

December 2025: Musk achieves a net worth of $600 and $700 billion

According to Forbes, in December 2025, Elon Musk became the first person in the world to achieve a net worth of $600 billion and $700 billion later that month.

December 2025: Restoration of Pay Package

In December 2025, The Delaware Supreme Court overturned McCormick's decision, restoring Musk's compensation package and awarding $1 in nominal damages.

2025: Equivalent Value of Blastar Sale

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: Equivalent Value of PayPal Acquisition

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: Musk continues criticism of Assassin's Creed Shadows

In 2025, Elon Musk continued to voice his criticism of the video game Assassin's Creed Shadows.

2025: Contribution to Wisconsin Supreme Court Race

In 2025, Elon Musk contributed $19 million to the Wisconsin Supreme Court race, aiming to influence the state's future redistricting efforts and regulations governing car manufacturers and dealers.

2025: Musk has a child with Shivon Zilis

In 2025, Elon Musk had a child with Shivon Zilis.

2025: Publication of "Gilded Rage: Elon Musk and the Radicalization of Silicon Valley"

In 2025, Jacob Silverman's book, "Gilded Rage: Elon Musk and the Radicalization of Silicon Valley" was published. The author argued that the tech industry flourished under Biden, but tech leaders like Musk chose Trump for their common ground on cultural issues.

2025: Report suggests Musk has more children than publicly known

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: Wealthiest Person in the World

Since 2025, Elon Musk has been the wealthiest person in the world.

2025: Publication of Epstein Files

The emails Musk sent to Jeffrey Epstein are included in the Epstein files, which were published in 2025 and 2026 and became a topic of worldwide debate.

2025: Equivalent Value of SpaceX Investment

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: Epstein files contain emails between Musk and Epstein

In January 2026, the Epstein files contain emails between Elon Musk and Jeffrey Epstein from 2012 to 2013, after Epstein's first conviction.

January 30, 2026: Emails indicate Epstein invited Musk to visit his island

On January 30, 2026, emails were released indicating that Jeffrey Epstein invited Elon Musk to visit his private island on multiple occasions, but Musk did not visit.

February 2026: Musk achieves a net worth of $800 billion

According to Forbes, in February 2026, Elon Musk became the first person in the world to achieve a net worth of $800 billion.

March 20, 2026: Jury Finds Musk Liable for Misleading Investors

On March 20, 2026, a jury in San Francisco found Elon Musk liable for misleading investors during his acquisition of Twitter, but absolved him of fraud allegations. He was found to have misled shareholders in two tweets. Damages are estimated to be $2.5 billion.

April 27, 2026: Jury Selection Begins in Lawsuit Against OpenAI

On April 27, 2026, jury selection began for Elon Musk's lawsuit against OpenAI and its executives Sam Altman and Greg Brockman.

April 28, 2026: Trial Testimony Begins

On April 28, 2026, Elon Musk began his trial testimony against Sam Altman and OpenAI.

April 30, 2026: Third day of trial testimony

On April 30, 2026, Elon Musk entered his third day of testimony against Altman and OpenAI.

May 2026: Musk is the wealthiest person in the world

As of May 2026, Elon Musk is the wealthiest person in the world that’s been verified, with an estimated net worth of US$659 billion according to the Bloomberg Billionaires Index, and $788 billion according to Forbes.

May 2026: Forbes estimates Musk's Net Worth

In May 2026, Forbes estimated Elon Musk's net worth to be US$788 billion.

2026: WEF Debut and Participation in Dialog

In 2026, Elon Musk made a last-minute debut at the World Economic Forum (WEF) in an interview. He also participated in Dialog, dubbed "Tech Bilderberg", organized by Peter Thiel and Auren Hoffman.

2026: xAI Becomes a Subsidiary of SpaceX

In 2026, xAI, which Elon Musk established, became a subsidiary of SpaceX.

2026: Publication of Epstein Files

The emails Musk sent to Jeffrey Epstein are included in the Epstein files, which were published in 2025 and 2026 and became a topic of worldwide debate.