Elon Musk Pledges SpaceX Shares to Every U.S. Child by 2027

The proposal emerged on the social media platform X as a direct response to Anthropic, an AI firm that recently pledged a significant portion of its equity to a public benefit fund. When asked by a user if the distribution would utilize the Invest America accounts established during Donald Trump's second term, Musk confirmed the strategy with a single word: "Yes."

With approximately 72 million children under the age of 18 in the U.S. and SpaceX shares valued at roughly $150 each, the logistics of such a transfer remain complex. Skepticism surrounding the pledge is high, given Musk's history of high-profile promises that failed to materialize. Past unfulfilled claims include a $6 billion donation to the U.N. World Food Program to address global hunger and a commitment to resolve water contamination issues in Flint, Michigan. Historically, Musk’s charitable contributions have primarily flowed through the Musk Foundation, an organization that, according to a New York Times investigation, largely directs funds toward entities linked to his own business interests.