Musk says he may give SpaceX shares to “every kid in America”
Key points
- Gizmodo says Elon Musk made a broad promise about SpaceX shares.
- The preview text says he referred to “every kid in America.”
- No details were provided in the source about how or when that would happen.
According to Gizmodo, Elon Musk made what the outlet described as a broad promise about SpaceX shares. The preview text says Musk said he would give shares to “every kid in America,” though it did not provide details on how the plan would work or when it might happen. Gizmodo framed the remark as part of another election season in which wealthy and powerful figures make large promises to the public. The source did not include further specifics about the proposal.
Original reporting
This page summarizes reporting by Gizmodo, originally published October 19, 2026 at 3:35 PM under the headline "Elon Musk (Kinda) Promises to Give SpaceX Shares to ‘Every Kid In America’". All rights to the original article belong to Gizmodo.
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