Economics editor at the Guardian. Former political editor, former Observer economics editor. Londoner, Mum.
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Heather Stewart
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I've reported on Musk for around 8 years. I've co-authored a book on him. I don't think folks understand the rate of his wealth accumulation.
Shortly after he helped elect Donald Trump in Nov 2024, his net worth was around $350 billion. That net worth has nearly tripled in less than two years.
Important clarification from @ruthcurtice.bsky.social here on what we mean when we say the peace dividend (ie post Cold War decline in defence spending) has been spent on "welfare" - that includes health and pensions...