Elon's father is worth nearly a billion dollars right now. In 1995 Elon borrowed $28000 from his father to start his first company Zip2. Errol couldn't have that to give and be bankrupt the entire 1990's.
Elon Musk refutes rumours on father's wealth, again: 'He has been bankrupt for 25 years'
"Musk's tweets revealed that he did not have a happy childhood and that his family was not wealthy. Musk also made it clear that he had not inherited anything from anyone and had not received any large financial gifts. He further revealed that his father had not supported him financially after high school in any meaningful way."
Elon's father, ".... has essentially been bankrupt for about 25 years, requiring financial support from my brother and me."
Elon's father is worth nearly a billion dollars right now. In 1995 Elon borrowed $28000 from his father to start his first company Zip2. Errol couldn't have that to give and be bankrupt the entire 1990's.
I guess it is hard to know what the truth is. I did find this:
https://www.moneycontrol.com/news/trends/elon-musk-refutes-rumours-on-fathers-wealth-again-he-has-been-bankrupt-for-25-years-10548681.html
Elon Musk refutes rumours on father's wealth, again: 'He has been bankrupt for 25 years'
"Musk's tweets revealed that he did not have a happy childhood and that his family was not wealthy. Musk also made it clear that he had not inherited anything from anyone and had not received any large financial gifts. He further revealed that his father had not supported him financially after high school in any meaningful way."
Elon's father, ".... has essentially been bankrupt for about 25 years, requiring financial support from my brother and me."