Elon Musk has become one of President Trump's most influential allies and has taken a prominent role in Washington as the head of the Department of Government Efficiency.

The tech tycoon and richest man in the world has an estimated net worth of more than $300 billion, according to Forbes. Musk is best known for his roles with Tesla and Space X but recently listed his current job as “White House tech support,” according to his social platform X account.

Musk, who has been designated as a "special government employee," has been criticized, along with DOGE, for his efforts to shrink government spending. The newly formed agency faces several lawsuits and challenges as critics allege the billionaire has overstepped his bounds.

Here's a breakdown of Musk's immediate family and those closely associated with him.

Errol and Maye Musk

Musk is the son of Errol Musk, a South African engineer, politician and businessman, and........

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