
Headlines in 1999 speculated that Bill Gates might become the world's first trillionaire. But today, with much of his fortune pledged to philanthropy, another name is dominating that conversation — Elon Musk.
Last month, Globe Eye News posted on X that Musk, reportedly worth $405.6 billion, is projected to become the first person in history to cross the trillion-dollar mark by 2027. The post naturally sparked a tidal wave of public reaction.