One of the richest and most high-profile entrepreneurs of the modern age, Elon Musk has become an increasingly controversial figure. Since his 2022 takeover of Twitter, now X, and his emergence as a prominent figure of the far right, the billionaire has faced intense public scrutiny. His involvement with the US government in 2025 garnered immense criticism, especially after the cost-cutting drives led to thousands of job losses. Most recently, his AI chatbot Grok has come under fire for facilitating online abuse of women and children.
Read the following gallery to learn more about Musk's journey from business to politics, and why it’s been causing such a stir.