# How powerful is Elon Musk? How his political influence compares to past U.S. moguls

- Source: NPR Business
- Published: 2026-10-30T09:00:00+00:00
- Category: Business
- Original: https://www.npr.org/2026/10/30/nx-s1-6019325/elon-musk-power-moguls-politics
- Canonical: https://groundlevelnews.com/story/how-powerful-is-elon-musk-how-his-political-influence-compares-to-past-a46beb/

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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