Biden says Elon Musk was an 'illegal worker' when he began U.S. career
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President Joe Biden stated that Elon Musk began his U.S. career as an 'illegal worker' during a campaign event in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, on October 26, 2024. Biden's comments followed a Washington Post report detailing Musk's acquisition of a work visa in 1996 after working in the U.S. without one. Musk, now a Republican megadonor and Trump campaign surrogate, was criticized for his stance on immigration despite his own history. Biden highlighted that Musk was supposed to be in school on a student visa but was not. He also pointed out that illegal border crossings have decreased since Trump's presidency. Musk's first company, Zip2, sold for about $300 million in 1999, leading to his wealth and subsequent ventures like Tesla and SpaceX. Musk's net worth is approximately $230 billion, and he acquired Twitter for $44 billion in late 2022. Biden's remarks come amid ongoing debates about immigration policy, with Trump proposing significant changes, including deportations and revoking visas for certain groups.

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