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The results are out, and Trump has been re-elected as President of the United States.
And this time, the Republican Party, to which Trump belongs, emerged as the biggest winner, not only securing the presidency but also taking control of Congress and the Supreme Court, truly wielding all three branches of government.
Many people say that Trump is the biggest winner, and this is undoubtedly true. If Trump had not been elected, things would have been tough for him.
However, in my opinion, the biggest winner is not only Trump but also his supporter Musk, who is one of the biggest winners, second only to Trump.
The most direct evidence is that when Trump won the election, Tesla's share price immediately rose by 14.75%, reaching a new high since July 2023, corresponding to a market value increase of $119 billion (approximately 857.4 billion yuan) overnight, with a total market value of up to $926.2 billion.
As the founder of Tesla, Musk's wealth surged by over $20 billion (approximately 150 billion yuan) overnight, bringing his total wealth to $285.6 billion, firmly securing his position as the world's richest person. The second-richest person, Jeff Bezos, has only $220 billion, over $60 billion less than Musk, a significant gap.
In fact, it is well-known that Musk has been one of Trump's strongest supporters since Trump announced his candidacy. It is reported that he has donated nearly $120 million to Trump's campaign.
Musk has consistently expressed his support and optimism for Trump on various occasions, and Trump has also repeatedly praised Musk as a "rising star" and "super genius," emphasizing his achievements.
Now that Trump has successfully won the election, some netizens joke that Musk has contributed to Trump's success and may be rewarded with titles like "First-Class Protector of the State."
In fact, Trump is not very supportive of the new energy vehicle industry and prefers traditional energy sources. He has criticized American electric vehicle manufacturers like Tesla.
However, with Musk's strong support, it is expected that even if Trump reduces tax incentives for electric vehicles after taking office, Tesla will still have an advantage.
Moreover, Trump has repeatedly praised Musk's SpaceX rocket launches and "Starlink" technology. It is certain that after Trump takes office, the restrictions that SpaceX may face in terms of worker safety and environmental regulation will be reduced, which is great news for Musk. His efforts have finally paid off.