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Billionaires Surge: Musk Tops List, Trump’s Wealth Climbs

3/11/2026

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Billionaires Surge

The number of billionaires reached a record 3,428.
Elon Musk leads with a net worth of $839 billion.
U.S. President Donald Trump's wealth rose 27% to $6.5 billion, aided by his crypto ventures and the dismissal of a fraud penalty.
Notable newcomers to the billionaire list include Dr. Dre and Beyonce.
In Iran, Mojtaba Khamenei, the new supreme leader, has amassed over $138 million in global real estate.

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Trump's Wealth Surge

U.S. President Donald Trump saw his net worth rise by $1.4 billion during his second presidency, reaching about $6.5 billion.
Forbes attributes the gain to cryptocurrency ventures and the dismissal of a $500 million civil fraud judgment.
He ranks 645th among global billionaires, up from 700th last year.
Critics cite potential corruption, noting corporate donations tied to his policies and Elon Musk's comparable wealth gains.

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Billionaires Surge

The number of billionaires reached a record 3,428.
Elon Musk leads with a net worth of $839 billion.
U.S. President Donald Trump's wealth rose 27% to $6.5 billion, aided by his crypto ventures and the dismissal of a fraud penalty.
Notable newcomers to the billionaire list include Dr. Dre and Beyonce.
In Iran, Mojtaba Khamenei, the new supreme leader, has amassed over $138 million in global real estate.

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