With Twitter, Musk's influence enters uncharted territory


According to the professor, Musk represents a typical oligarch – a person whose fortune lends them social and political power not available to an average citizen – though Musk does not have any governments or militaries under his control. — Reuters

NEW YORK: First, Elon Musk revolutionised the automobile industry, then he tackled space travel. By taking control of Twitter, the eccentric billionaire now wields a nearly untold level of influence.

In using his fortune to grab hold of such an important platform, experts say, he has even inserted himself squarely in today's global political conversation.

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