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Record 3,428 Billionaires: Musk Tops Forbes 2026 List

3/11/2026

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The Forbes 2026 Billionaires List shows a record 3,428 billionaires and over $20 trillion in wealth.
Elon Musk leads with $839 billion, followed by Larry Page at $257B and Sergey Brin at $237B.
U.S. President Donald Trump increases his wealth by 27% to $6.5 billion, placing him 645th due to crypto investments and a fraud penalty dismissal.
The list adds 390 newcomers, including Dr. Dre and Beyoncé.

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The Forbes 2026 Billionaires List shows a record 3,428 billionaires and over $20 trillion in wealth.
Elon Musk leads with $839 billion, followed by Larry Page at $257B and Sergey Brin at $237B.
U.S. President Donald Trump increases his wealth by 27% to $6.5 billion, placing him 645th due to crypto investments and a fraud penalty dismissal.
The list adds 390 newcomers, including Dr. Dre and Beyoncé.