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Musk pledges a SpaceX share to "every kid in America" — AP, NYT, WSJ report

Oct 19, 2026 · Original AP News ✓ Confirmed by 3 outlets

AP, NYT and WSJ report Musk pledged to give a share of SpaceX to "every kid in America"; details are unconfirmed — a read on how Musk may deploy his wealth as SpaceX reports earnings this week.

AP reports Musk pledged to give a share of his SpaceX stock to "every kid in America." The NYT and WSJ carried the same story, with the NYT placing it in the context of billionaires pushing direct donations.

Timing, mechanism and funding were not confirmed. As a pledge, execution and specifics await further reporting.

For Tesla holders the news lands in a week with SpaceX earnings and merger chatter, which may keep attention on Musk's broader empire.

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