How much of Elon Musk's wealth comes from government help? Virtually all of it
totetsu
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June 14, 2026
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epsteingpt
Yes, but many tried to build rockets and failed. Many if not all new, critical businesses are built with government subsidies. The question is whether those businesses ultimately help society. With SpaceX and Tesla at least - it seems clear the answer is yes.