Elon Musk's unforgettable year in 7 charts

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Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk.

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The evolution of Musk and Trump's 'bromance'

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How did Elon Musk go from being an Obama supporter to a self-described "dark MAGA" Trump ally? Here's a look at the relationship between two billionaires ahead of the second Trump presidency.

Elon Musk says he'll fund 'moderate candidates' to challenge Democrats in safer seats

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After spending at least $277 million on Trump and other Republicans in 2024, Musk says he'll go after Democratic lawmakers in safer seats, like Rep. Richard Neal (left).

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How Elon Musk made SpaceX take off by giving employees stock options

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Elon Musk attends the launch of a SpaceX rocket with astronauts on board.

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Elon Musk downplayed his influence after Democrats started calling him 'President Musk'

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Elon Musk attended the Army-Navy football game alongside President-elect Donald Trump and Vice President-elect JD Vance.
Musk attended the Army-Navy football game alongside Trump and Vice President-elect JD Vance.

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Bernie Sanders calls out Elon Musk for pressuring lawmakers over funding bill: 'This is oligarchy at work'

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Tesla CEO Elon Musk (left) and President-elect Donald Trump.

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Sam Altman says Elon Musk is 'clearly a bully' who likes to get in fights with rivals

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Elon Musk (left) and Sam Altman (right).
Elon Musk (left) and Sam Altman (right).

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The Air Force Secretary said Elon Musk 'needs to learn a little bit more about the business' before deriding crewed fighter jets

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Air Force Secretary Frank Kendall and Elon Musk are seen dressed in suits in separate close-ups.
Air Force Secretary Frank Kendall said he has "a lot of respect" for Elon Musk as an engineer, but said the billionaire is no warfighter.

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Government shutdown looms as House fails to pass funding bill championed by Musk and Trump

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Speaker Mike Johnson, Elon Musk

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In Elon Musk's world, Twitter (X) is real life

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Elon Musk helped kill a major government funding bill. He's likely just getting started.

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