How Much Will Elon Musk Make From the Trump Presidency?

Elon Musk's significant financial contributions to Donald Trump's political campaigns have already yielded substantial returns, primarily through the increase in Tesla's stock value following the election. Further benefits are anticipated through Trump's pro-business policies, including potential tax cuts and deregulation, which could significantly boost Tesla, SpaceX, and other Musk-owned companies.

Musk's Investment Returns

• 00:01:40 Elon Musk's $100 million investment in Donald Trump's presidential campaigns has resulted in a substantial increase in the value of his Tesla stock, exceeding $72 billion. This investment also saw an increase in the value of SpaceX, which is speculated to be valued at $255 billion, representing a 21% increase in value since June. This demonstrates a return on investment of 72,200% from the Tesla stock alone.

Trump's Pro-Business Policies

• 00:06:42 Donald Trump's pro-business policies, like potential corporate tax cuts and reductions in manufacturing taxes, are expected to benefit Tesla and SpaceX. If corporate tax rates are reduced from 21% to 15%, Tesla and SpaceX could see a significant boost to their after-tax profits and share value. Trump's policies also include streamlining the autonomous vehicle approval process, potentially benefiting Tesla's full self-driving program.

Deregulation and Musk's Role

• 00:10:01 Deregulation and Elon Musk's potential role in executing it are expected to further benefit his businesses. Tesla's full self-driving technology could see faster regulatory approval, thanks to a potential federal framework for self-driving vehicles. Musk's influence could also lead to a less stringent regulatory environment for SpaceX, particularly in areas like Starship launches, potentially allowing for faster approval processes and expansion of its Starlink network.

Government Contracts and Middleman Role

• 00:12:15 Elon Musk's close relationship with the US president could potentially make securing government contracts easier for SpaceX. This could include contracts with NASA, defense, or communications contracts through Starlink. Musk's strong ties with Chinese authorities, highlighted by Tesla's manufacturing facility in China, could also position him as a middleman between the US and China, potentially offering protection against trade disputes.