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2.4kElon Musk Could Match Every $1,000 Trump Account Through 2028 and Still Keep 98% of His Fortune
Elon Musk’s fortune has become so enormous that, on paper, he could match the federal government’s $1,000 contribution for every child expected to be born during the Trump Accounts pilot period and still remain worth more than $900 billion. The comparison reveals both the staggering scale of modern billionaire wealth and the larger idea behind giving American children an investment account from birth.
Sep 16, 2026