Elon Musk's reputation has taken a hit in some circles in recent years. His political outspokenness on social media has ruffled some feathers, but it has also granted him an enormous cult-like following online.

Elon Musk stands out as a beneficiary of Trump's tariffs. His satellite internet venture, Starlink, has drawn fresh interest from countries looking to dodge

Some countries have turned to the satellite internet firm in preparation for trade talks, State Department staffers wrote. The U.S. has a strategic interest in countering Chinese internet providers, but Musk’s role complicates the picture.