Move over, Succession – U.S. President-elect Donald Trump is assembling a real-life billionaire dream team . His incoming administration’s combined net worth of $460+ billion could buy 10 private islands… or fund NASA’s Mars mission 15 times over
. With 13 billionaires set to shape policy, critics are asking: Is this government by the people – or for the portfolios?
The Tycoon Takeover
From hedge fund kings to space tech titans, Trump’s picks read like a Forbes list . Tesla CEO Elon Musk will co-lead a new innovation department, while Scott Bessent – managing $4B in assets – is tapped for Treasury Secretary after dismantling his own hedge fund to avoid conflicts.
‘Business First’ Blueprint
This isn’t just wealth – it’s a philosophy. Trump’s team brings Wall Street swagger to Main Street policies, betting that corporate deal-making can fix national challenges . But as one Twitter user joked: ‘Cabinet meetings now require a Shark Tank pitch first?’
With great wealth comes great scrutiny . Can these moguls pivot from profit margins to public service? The answer could redefine American governance – and your wallet.
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