Musk Is the World’s First Trillionaire. Who Was the First Billionaire?

So how does Musk stack up historically? In comparison to, say, the world's billionaire, John D. Rockefeller? Or, how about the first millionaire, John Jacob Astor? With quotes from yours truly, great conversation w/John MacDonald @nytimes.com 🗃️ @shgape.bsky.social www.nytimes.com/2026/06/12/u...

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“The company ended the day valued at more than $2 trillion, pushing Mr. Musk’s net worth to $1.2 trillion.” Mr. Musk’s net worth is currently >the GDP of all but 19 COUNTRIES. For every trillionaire minted there needs to be an Ida Tarbell to investigate him. www.nytimes.com/2026/06/12/u...

This is the kind of event that heralds the end of empires. Massive wealth accrued by a few tyrants while the masses go without basic necessities. The pitchforks and guillotines are coming.

We don't need billionaires, let alone trillionaires. www.nytimes.com/2026/06/12/u...