Musk promises SpaceX shares for all US children, without explaining how
What happened
According to O Globo, Elon Musk said, without explaining how, that he will give 'all children in the US' shares of SpaceX. Estadão reported the same promise under the headline that every US child will receive one SpaceX share.
When it started
The reports were published on October 19, 2026, according to the article dates in the source links. The source material does not say when the promise was made.
How it spread
The sources do not describe a mechanism, eligibility rules, or timeline for distributing the shares. Veja's article asks what lies behind the promise, but the details available here do not explain it.
Why it matters
The promise drew wide coverage in Brazilian media because it involves SpaceX, a company led by Musk, and a giveaway to children across the US. The material provided does not include official confirmation of the plan's details.