Jimmy Kimmel accuses Elon Musk of ‘stealing’ as SpaceX founder becomes a trillionaire

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Jimmy Kimmel took a swing at Elon Musk on Thursday, calling the SpaceX founder a "wealthy weirdo" and accusing him of "stealing" as Musk approached trillionaire status ahead of SpaceX's historic IPO. The late-night host's jab comes amid Musk's soaring wealth tied to his companies' valuations. Kimmel's quip reflects the polarized public conversation around Musk, whose ventures span space travel, electric vehicles, and social media platforms. The comedian's remarks landed as SpaceX prepares for a major market debut expected to significantly boost Musk's fortune even further.