Elon Musk & Scott Bessent
21 shared events · Importance 3 · Last updated Aug 17, 2026
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International
Elon Musk: Elon Musk is the founder of SpaceX, and his involvement is a key factor in the high anticipation and valuation of the company's IPO.
Scott Bessent: Scott Bessent>>>, United States>>> Treasury Secretary, has vowed to use Iranian funds to pay for damage caused to Gulf allies and to offset tolls paid to the Persian Gulf Strait Authority.
Apr 20, 2026 · 607 articles
Domestic
Elon Musk: Mentioned as the world's wealthiest person and an adviser to Trump on government efficiency, though not included in the report's list.
Scott Bessent: Treasury Secretary, worth hundreds of millions, included in the report's list of wealthy officials.
Aug 17, 2026 · 10 articles
International
Elon Musk: Elon Musk>>>'s companies, including SpaceX>>> and SpaceX — Starlink>>>, are being targeted by Iran>>> due to their alleged use by the United States>>> military. This could impact his business operations and public image.
Scott Bessent: Scott Bessent>>>, the United States>>> Treasury Secretary, vowed to use Iranian funds to pay for damages to Gulf allies, indicating financial pressure on Iran>>>. His SecondaryDetail is United States>>>.
Jun 11, 2026 · 6 articles
International
Elon Musk: Tesla CEO Elon Musk's Optimus robot may benefit from reduced Chinese competition, aligning with his domestic manufacturing plans.
Scott Bessent: Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent warned of sanctions on Chinese AI firms for IP theft, adding to the broader tech crackdown.
Jul 28, 2026 · 183 articles
Accidents
Elon Musk: Was a target of the plot.
Scott Bessent: Attended the event; listed as a potential target.
Jun 16, 2026 · 182 articles
Domestic
Elon Musk: Elon Musk's company SpaceX was mentioned as the source of stock donated by Gwynne Shotwell.
Scott Bessent: Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent championed Trump Accounts, emphasizing that 38% of American families lack stock market exposure.
Jul 06, 2026 · 23 articles
Business
Elon Musk: CEO of SpaceX, which released its first earnings report.
Scott Bessent: Treasury Secretary, hinted at a deal with Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
Jul 14, 2026 · 280 articles
International
Elon Musk: Elon Musk's status as the world's first trillionaire and the success of SpaceX's IPO contributed to overall market optimism.
Scott Bessent: Scott Bessent, US Treasury Secretary, stated that Washington would use money from frozen Iranian accounts to offset damages inflicted by Iran on US allies and any tolls imposed for transit through the Strait of Hormuz.
Apr 20, 2026 · 497 articles
Tech
Elon Musk: Elon Musk>>>'s xAI was involved in deals with the United States — Presidency of Donald Trump>>> for AI model safety reviews.
Scott Bessent: Scott Bessent>>>, then-US Treasury Secretary, convened an urgent meeting with bank CEOs to warn of the risks associated with AI's ability to find software vulnerabilities.
May 19, 2026 · 83 articles
International
Elon Musk: Elon Musk>>>'s filing for a public sale of SpaceX>>> shares boosted sentiment on Wall Street.
Scott Bessent: Scott Bessent, the US Treasury Secretary, stated that the US naval blockade is part of a broader economic embargo aimed at suffocating the Iranian regime.
Apr 26, 2026 · 590 articles
Domestic
Elon Musk: A previous United States — Internal Revenue Service commissioner's appointment led to a fight between Elon Musk and Scott Bessent.
Oct 06, 2025 · 7 articles
International
Elon Musk: Elon Musk>>>'s filing for a public sale of SpaceX>>> shares boosted sentiment on Wall Street.
Jun 03, 2026 · 17 articles
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