Truth be told i dont know where exactly it came from, but its largely stocks in his companies that makes up his wealth as I know.
Origins of the $$ aside, he in control of it enough to find 40B to buy a social media app.
In terms of brilliance. Well I guess he has done and achieved quite a few things that are beyond normal. More than your average keyboard warrior.
What I find curious was the main stream media pivot on him and how peoples opinions seem to have changed (not saying you cos I don't know). But I hear people parroting lines directly from the media. This is a clear sign of sheeple!!