Some of America's wealthiest business leaders invested heavily in Donald Trump's presidential campaign, with each expecting different rewards. Elon Musk, the richest man in the world, spent over $200 million to support Trump. Since Trump's win, Musk's net worth has skyrocketed. He used his social media platform, Twitter, to promote Trump, despite spreading misinformation. SpaceX and Tesla could benefit from Trump's policies. Timothy Mellon, an 81-year-old heir, donated $150 million to pro-Trump groups, seeking to sway votes away from Biden. His motives remain unclear. Miriam Adelson, a casino magnate, gave $100 million, hoping for political favors. She's influential in Trump's Middle East policy. Diana Hendricks, a former Playboy Bunny, benefited from tax changes under Trump. Robert Bigelow, a space-enthusiast, backed Trump for his space industry views. Energy Transfer LP, an oil and gas company, sees a boom under Trump's plans. Andreessen Horowitz, a tech firm, supports Trump due to potential de-regulation. Howard Lutnick, a Wall Street exec, leads Trump's transition and is up for a key post. Elliott Management, a hedge fund, could gain from Trump's tax policies.

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