THE MOST DANGEROUS
MAN IN THE WORLD
Elon Musk’s Public Assets, Lawsuits & Subsidies
Everyone likes a handout, even the richest person in the world!
Combining everything, Elon Musk's companies received a total of approximately $57 billion to $66 billion in government backroom deals, subsidies, and incentives (just in the United States alone).
Elon Musk’s $60 billion government handouts allowed him to steal roughly $1+ trillion in assets from humanity.
Elon Musk's Total Investments & Financial Holdings
| Investment / Holding | USD Amount | Date of Acquisition | Percent of Total Assets | Known Countries of Operation | Government Subsidies/Incentives | Lawsuits & Settlements |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tesla | $800 Billion - $1 Trillion (Market Cap, 2025) | June 2010 (IPO) | ~20% of Total Assets (Est.) | USA, China, Germany, Canada, Various | EV Tax Credits, US Clean Energy Grants, California ZEV Program | 2018: $40 million SEC fine over "funding secured" tweet. 2022: $137 million settlement over racial discrimination lawsuit in California. Multiple class-action suits regarding autopilot crashes. |
| SpaceX | $137 Billion (Valuation, 2023) | 2002 | ~30% of Total Assets (Est.) | USA, International (Space Missions) | NASA Contracts, US Government Space Funding, DoD Contracts | 2020: Settlement over racial discrimination and harassment claims from former employees. Ongoing lawsuits regarding satellite debris and environmental concerns. |
| Neuralink | Private Valuation: ~$2 Billion (2023) | 2016 | Small Percentage of Assets | USA | FDA Approvals for Clinical Trials | 2022: Investigation by the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) over animal testing issues. Ongoing investigations into animal welfare violations. |
| The Boring Company | Private Valuation: ~$5.7 Billion (2023) | 2016 | Small Percentage of Assets | USA (Los Angeles, Las Vegas) | Local Government Contracts, Infrastructure Grants | 2022: Lawsuit by a group of Las Vegas residents over the safety of the Loop system. Challenges with local permits and construction delays. |
| SolarCity (Acquired by Tesla) | $2.6 Billion (Acquisition Price, 2016) | 2006 | ~5% of Total Assets | USA, Various | Solar Incentives, Federal and State Tax Credits | 2016: Lawsuit filed by Tesla shareholders claiming the acquisition was unfair to them. Tesla settled for $2.6 billion in a stock option dispute related to the acquisition. |
| Total Value of Elon Musk's Holdings | $944 Billion - $1.15 Trillion+ | Various | ~55% of Total Assets (Est.) | USA, International | Includes EV Tax Credits, NASA Contracts, Government Space Funding, Infrastructure Grants, and more. | Includes lawsuits and settlements across Tesla, SpaceX, and other ventures. |
Elon Musk's Total US Government Welfare Handouts
| Company | Subsidy Type | Amount (Approximate) | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| SpaceX | NASA Contracts | $8 Billion+ | Commercial Crew Program, Artemis missions, cargo resupply, and other NASA space-related projects since 2002. |
| Department of Defense (DoD) Contracts | $4 Billion+ | National security, satellite launch contracts, and payload deliveries for defense and intelligence agencies. | |
| Starlink Broadband Subsidies | $2 Billion+ | Rural Digital Opportunity Fund (RDOF) and international subsidies for satellite internet, including deals with foreign governments for internet coverage in remote areas. | |
| Other Contracts and Grants | $3 Billion+ | Research, development, and military applications including international space contracts and government-funded programs. | |
| Foreign Government Contracts | $3 Billion+ | Partnerships with international governments for satellite launches, space missions, and space infrastructure development. | |
| Tesla | Federal EV Tax Credits | $10 Billion+ (cumulative) | Up to $7,500 per vehicle sold under various federal programs, impacting total revenue over the years (since Tesla's first production vehicle in 2008). |
| Zero-Emission Vehicle (ZEV) Credits | $4.5 Billion+ (2008–2025) | Revenue from selling ZEV credits to other automakers. Tesla remains the largest seller of such credits in the U.S., with significant international credit sales as well. | |
| Manufacturing Incentives | $5 Billion+ | State and federal tax incentives for Gigafactories (including Nevada, Texas, and other locations), plus other manufacturing-related subsidies. | |
| Energy Credits (Solar and Batteries) | $7 Billion+ | Investment Tax Credit (ITC), production tax credits, and other energy-related subsidies supporting solar panel and battery storage installations, including residential and commercial projects. | |
| International EV Incentives | $3 Billion+ | Government incentives in Europe, China, and other regions promoting EVs, battery technology, and renewable energy systems. | |
| SolarCity (before acquisition) | Federal ITC and State-Level Renewable Energy Subsidies | $2 Billion+ | Solar installations benefiting from Investment Tax Credit (ITC), state-level incentives, and federal grants for clean energy projects. |
| Total Government Subsidies & Contracts | All Companies Combined | $57 Billion to $66 Billion+ | Includes NASA contracts, DoD deals, EV tax credits, energy incentives, ZEV credits, broadband subsidies, and global subsidies for space, energy, and automotive sectors. |