At its best, journalism brings transparency and accountability to the actions of the powerful. Traditionally, most power is held by government officials and key industries. That is why we have media publications dedicated to covering the Supreme Court, Congress, Hollywood, and the energy sector.

But our media ecosystem does not reflect the reality of 2025. Today, an extraordinary amount of power is concentrated in just a handful of individuals. Among this select group, no one has more influence than Elon Musk. But there are no publications dedicated to covering Musk's frenetic business and political activities.

Musk Watch is a new kind of outlet that reflects our present circumstances. It is an independent publication dedicated to accountability journalism focused on one of the most powerful humans in history.

Musk is the wealthiest person on earth by a wide margin.

As of January 20, 2025, Elon Musk’s net worth is $439 billion, according to the Bloomberg Billionaires Index. In inflation-adjusted dollars, Musk's wealth is roughly equal to John D. Rockefeller — the wealthiest person in an era defined by wealth concentration — at Rockefeller's peak.

To put Musk’s wealth in perspective, if someone were to spend $1 million every day, it would take 1,203 years to spend $439 billion.

Musk Watch will report on how Musk deploys his almost unfathomable wealth.

Musk has vast influence across the global economy.

Rockefeller's wealth was concentrated in one industry: oil.

Musk, on the other hand, has significant influence across key sectors of the global economy. As CEO and largest shareholder of Tesla, Musk is a major player in transportation and robotics. As CEO of SpaceX, Musk has a significant role in space exploration, communications infrastructure, and defense. As founder and CEO of xAI, Musk leads one of the largest AI companies in the world. As the owner and chairman of X, Musk shapes the flow of news and information. In his spare time, Musk plays a significant role in Neurolink (brain-computer interfaces) and The Boring Company (tunnel construction).

Musk Watch will report on Musk’s myriad business activities and their global impact.

Musk is one of the most powerful figures in U.S. and global politics.

Musk spent over $250 million to support Trump and other Republican candidates in 2024, mostly through his political action committee, America PAC. He also used his status as the largest account on X, with 210 million followers, to relentlessly promote pro-Trump messaging.

After Trump's victory, Musk has emerged as one of Trump's most influential advisors, calling himself the "first buddy," and frequently appearing alongside Trump. Musk was appointed by Trump as co-chair of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) and has office space in the White House complex. Musk's political ambitions are not limited to the United States, and he has sought to exert his influence in the UK, Germany, and elsewhere.

Musk Watch will track Musk’s political activities and investigate how they intersect with his business and financial interests.

Why subscribe?

Musk Watch will comprehensively report on Musk's wealth and power.

On Mondays, Musk Watch will publish an in-depth report on a single topic. On Fridays, Musk Watch will round up Musk's recent activities, drawing from public documents, Musk's communications, and the best journalism from other outlets.

Musk Watch will be free for the next few months. Ultimately, however, its future will depend on whether people will support it. We believe this task cannot be left to media outlets owned by other billionaires. To back our efforts and ensure that Musk Watch sticks around, you can upgrade to a paid subscription now:

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