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Daddy Musk Is Buying the Love of America's Ungrateful Children

Daddy Musk Is Buying the Love of America's Ungrateful Children

Summary

Elon Musk plans to give every child in America one share of SpaceX stock next year, worth about $146 each. This gift could total around $10.5 billion and make millions of young people shareholders in his company.

Key Facts

  • Elon Musk announced he will give every American child under 18 one share of SpaceX stock.
  • The share value is about $146, with around 72 million children eligible.
  • The total value of the gift could be about $10.5 billion.
  • This amount is roughly 1% of Musk’s total wealth.
  • The shares have not yet been distributed, only promised.
  • The gift might be given through government-backed investment accounts for children called Trump Accounts.
  • Musk’s announcement followed a rival company's promise to give shares to a public-benefit fund.
  • Receiving the shares does not mean children agree with Musk’s views or politics.
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