He might as well have been speaking about his new BFF and the nation’s first buddy Elon Musk who just can’t stop winning since Donald Trump came back to power. Elon Musk, already a dominant force in the business world, has now cemented his place in history as the wealthiest person ever. Thanks to a $70 billion surge in his net worth following Donald Trump's election victory, Musk’s fortune has soared to unparalleled levels, making him not only the richest individual alive but also the wealthiest ever tracked by Forbes.