# The Musk Trillionaire Panic Is a Distraction

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Published: 2026-06-17T22:40:01+00:00
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## Resource

Elon Musk becoming the world’s first trillionaire has triggered a familiar round of progressive outrage. But the imprecise focus on wealth distribution obscures the real issue: how much of modern wealth is acquired through politics rather than production. Read the article here: https://mises.org/mises-wire/musk-trillionaire-panic-distraction 2026 is the Year of Rothbard—Murray's 100th birthday—and we're celebrating by giving away free copies of Keynes the Man through June 30. Grab yours today at https://mises.org/gabfreebook Be sure to follow the Guns and Butter podcast at https://Mises.org/GB

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