Jul
22
2026
Michael Dell's net worth reached $239.9 billion by 2026 after decades of building Dell Technologies from a 1984 startup. The company accepted tax breaks for domestic growth yet shifted production overseas to cut costs and shelter profits. Donations to Republican politicians helped limit oversight while US jobs declined and foreign workers faced lower pay. The piece argues these moves allowed Dell to protect his fortune at the expense of American workers and fair taxation.




































