[Elon Musk Becomes a Trillionaire, Sparking Criticism in U.S. Politics: Effective Tax Rate for the Wealthy Lower Than That of Truck Drivers, Firefighters, or Nurses] According to a report by Jinse Finance, on June 14, after Elon Musk became the world's first trillionaire on June 12, several U.S. political figures criticized the unfairness of the American tax system and called for the wealthy to bear more tax burdens. Senator Bernie Sanders stated on social media that Musk becoming a trillionaire is not something to celebrate and that action must be taken to address the unprecedented income and wealth inequality, which is undermining the fabric of American society. Representative Sara Jacobs remarked that the world's first trillionaire, Musk, has an effective tax rate lower than that of truck drivers, firefighters, or nurses, saying, 'We actually need to tax the rich.'