Overview

• Elon Musk brought his 4-year-old son, X Æ A-Xii, to a White House press conference with Donald Trump, where the child’s behavior and remarks drew significant media attention.
• Grimes, the child’s mother and Musk’s ex-partner, expressed disapproval on social media, stating that their son should not be in public settings like this without her knowledge.
• The child, nicknamed 'Lil X,' engaged in playful antics during the event, including whispering to Trump, climbing on Musk, and making comments that were captured on video.
• Critics have accused Musk of using his son as a public relations tool to soften his image, while supporters argue it normalizes parenting in professional spaces.
• The incident has reignited broader discussions about Musk’s parenting style, his public persona, and the ethics of involving young children in high-profile political events.