Wealth inequality is an enormous problem in the United States, but a man who has more money than, frankly, anyone else claims that if we reduce spending to live within our means and endure temporary hardship,

Parts of the US bureaucracy are no doubt bloated and inefficient, and need modernisation. Most American voters support this idea. Reforming creaking bureaucracies often requires radical efforts. Yet it also needs detailed planning,

Here's a list of the top ten richest people in the world, nine of which are American billionaires. See Elon Musk's net worth.