Overview
- Ashley St. Clair, a conservative influencer, claims Elon Musk cut child support payments for their alleged son by 60%, forcing her to sell her Tesla Model S.
- Musk has publicly stated he does not know if the child is his but is open to a paternity test and claims to have given St. Clair $2.5 million and $500,000 annually in financial support.
- St. Clair alleges Musk refused a paternity test before the child's birth and has only met the child three times, further accusing him of financial retaliation after she filed for sole custody.
- The dispute has escalated publicly, with Musk seeking a gag order to limit St. Clair's statements, which she opposes, citing her right to speak out.
- Both parties are preparing for a May 2025 court hearing to address custody and paternity, with Musk's legal team reportedly delaying proceedings by avoiding formal service of court documents.