The pair made their fortunes in the private sector over the last several decades and played big roles in the former president's 2024 reelection campaign. This year, Musk fundraised for and promoted Trump while overseeing a constellation of six companies.

As President-elect Donald Trump privately considers his team to lead America’s economy during his term, Elon Musk has put his thumb on the scale, urging followers on X to help make a public push for a candidate who won’t be “business as usual” on Wall Street.