Elon Musk has become one of President Trump's most influential allies and has taken a prominent role in Washington as the head of the Department of Government Efficiency.

The tech tycoon and richest man in the world has an estimated net worth of more than $300 billion, according to Forbes. Musk is best known for his roles with Tesla and Space X but recently listed his current job as “White House tech support,” according to his social platform X account.

Musk, who has been designated as a "special government employee," has been criticized, along with DOGE, for his efforts to shrink government spending. The newly formed agency faces several lawsuits and challenges as critics allege the billionaire has overstepped his bounds.

Here's a breakdown of Musk's immediate family and those closely associated with him.

Errol and Maye Musk

Musk is the son of Errol Musk, a South African engineer, politician and businessman, and Maye Musk (née Haldeman), a professional model.

According to reports, Musk and his father have been estranged at times, but Errol Musk said during an exclusive interview with NewsNation's "Cuomo" that he is happy with his son's connection to Trump. Errol said that Elon has “broken the mold” to some extent, but the family would “like to see more” from him.

Errol Musk also defended his son for what some perceived as a Nazi salute-like gesture made at a Trump rally and dismissed the comparison as "absolute nonsense" and "rubbish."

Justine (Wilson) Musk

Justine Wilson Musk, a Canadian author, was Elon Musk’s first wife, with whom he shares five children. Marie Claire reported that the two met while students at Queen’s University in Ontario, Canada, where Elon was a year older than Justine. Justine Musk described........

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