Elon Musk could become the world's 1st trillionaire. Here's the effect it could have

By Leila Fadel

Published September 15, 2025 at 5:28 AM EDT

Elon Musk could become the world's first trillionaire if Tesla's new compensation package gets approved. Brookings Institution Senior Fellow Darrell West talks about the implications of the offer.

Leila Fadel

Leila Fadel is a national correspondent for NPR based in Los Angeles, covering issues of culture, diversity, and race.

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