Elon Musk has a lot more money than President Donald Trump. In terms of billionaires, their fortunes aren't even close.

Though Musk is richer than Trump, they have different methods of building their wealth. Depending on the person, one might prove more effective than the other.

On January 20, 2025, billionaires including Mark Zuckerberg, Jeff Bezos, Sundar Pichai and Elon Musk stood shoulder to ...