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How powerful is Elon Musk? How his political influence compares to past U.S. moguls
NPR · WASHINGTON — Critics say the tech entrepreneur's enormous wealth has given him too much political power. But when stacked up against other notable American moguls, historians say he's not unique.
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- 30 October 2026 · 09:00 UTC
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