New Records in Forbes Billionaires List
April 1, 2025
The new Forbes list records a global wealth record with 3,028 billionaires, totaling $16.1 trillion. Elon Musk returns to the top spot with a fortune of $342 billion, while Donald Trump has doubled his wealth to $5.1 billion. Despite economic challenges, the influence of billionaires in American governance is steadily increasing. The top five also include Zuckerberg, Bezos, and Ellison.