Elon Musk has responded to claims made by conservative influencer Ashley St. Clair, who publicly stated she gave birth to his child five months ago. The billionaire’s reaction, a simple “Whoa” on X (formerly Twitter), comes after St. Clair’s initial announcement on Valentine’s Day sparked widespread speculation and media attention.
Musk’s Cryptic Response and St. Clair’s Rebuttal:
Musk responded to a post suggesting that St. Clair had “plotted for half a decade to ensnare” him, rather than clearly answering St. Clair’s accusations. Many people have found this indirect answer to be contemptuous, which has stoked more discussion regarding the accuracy of St. Clair’s assertions.
St. Clair, who was not thrilled by Musk’s response, retaliated against the Tesla CEO, saying he ignored her private conversations and instead answered rumors that circulated online. St. Clair accused Musk of disregarding her attempts to speak with him privately and crashed him for interacting with posts that had “underage” pictures of her in a since-deleted post. For the past few days, we have been attempting to speak with you, Elon, but you have not replied,” she said. When will you stop publicly responding to accusations made by someone who just uploaded pictures of me in my underwear at the age of 15 and instead respond to us?”
Prior to the announcement, St. Clair and Musk had been discussing a co-parenting arrangement, according to her attorney Brian Glicklich. Glicklich was disappointed that the procedure could not be finished in confidence due to the intervention of tabloid media. Additionally, he said that St. Clair was waiting for Musk to publicly acknowledge that he was the child’s father.
Ashley St. Clair’s Initial Announcement:
The revelation was first shared on X by 31-year-old conservative author and influencer Ashley St. Clair, who said, “I had a baby five months ago. The father is Elon Musk. She clarified that she had kept the details confidential in order to save her child’s privacy and safety, but she felt obliged to come out because of the potential media attention.
St. Clair asked the media to avoid aggressive reporting and to protect her child’s privacy. She made it clear that she wanted her child to grow up in a typical and secure setting. Since then, she has thanked people for their encouraging remarks but said she will be taking a break from social media.
Musk’s Existing Family:
Elon Musk, 52, is already a father to 12 children from previous relationships. He shares five children with his first wife, Justine Wilson, three with musician Grimes, and twins with Neuralink executive Shivon Zilis. If St. Clair’s claims are accurate, this would be Musk’s 13th child.
Musk’s approach to family and relationships has often been unconventional and publicly discussed6. The addition of another potential child adds another layer to his already complex personal life.
Media and Public Speculation:
The controversy surrounding St. Clair’s claims has captured significant media attention and public interest. Given Musk’s celebrity status and public profile, any news regarding his personal life is bound to generate widespread discussion and debate.
The lack of a direct response from Musk has further fueled speculation and conjecture. As the story continues to unfold, the public awaits further updates and clarification from both Musk and St. Clair. To date, no official statements have been made by either Musk or St. Clair about the outcome of their discussions. The public is still waiting for any updates in this news.
