Elon Musk’s unexpected entry into the wild US political landscape during 2024 has catapulted the billionaire entrepreneur onto the doorstep of the White House.
Musk, who was once a Democratic voter, has quickly carved out a role as a senior advisor in the West Wing and President Donald Trump’s right-hand man.
The South African-born Space X founder has long made headlines for his staggering wealth and lucrative tech endeavours – but how did he find himself standing next to Trump?
Here, we track his rise from a Silicon Valley intern to savvy investor and, now, controversial political figure.
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