In a shocking revelation that has sent the media into a frenzy, conservative influencer and author Ashley St. Clair, 26, announced on social media that she shares a child with tech mogul Elon Musk. The unexpected declaration, posted late Friday night on X, has ignited speculation and, predictably, a wave of tabloid hysteria.

“Five months ago, I welcomed a new baby into the world. Elon Musk is the father,” St. Clair stated, adding a cryptic Latin phrase, *Alea iacta est*—”The die is cast.”

St. Clair, who has built a strong following among conservatives for her sharp takes and unapologetic views, made it clear that her priority is protecting her child from media intrusion.

“I have not previously disclosed this to protect our child’s privacy and safety, but in recent days it has become clear that tabloid media intends to do so, regardless of the harm it will cause,” she wrote. “I intend to allow our child to grow in a normal and safe environment. For that reason, I ask that the media honor our child’s privacy and refrain from invasive reporting.”

Musk, who follows St. Clair on X, has yet to respond publicly to the claim. However, the Tesla and SpaceX CEO continued posting about other topics in the hours following the announcement, giving no indication that he intends to address the situation anytime soon.

St. Clair later followed up with another tweet, thanking her supporters and making it clear she planned to step away from the social media storm.

“In all sincerity, appreciate the kind words. Wish I did not feel the need to make a statement. Kids should be off limits for journalists,” she wrote. “Will be spending time with my family & logging off for a while.”

If confirmed, this would be Musk’s 13th child, further expanding the family tree of a man who has repeatedly voiced concerns about declining birthrates and the need for intelligent, driven people to have more children. The billionaire currently has children with multiple women, including his first wife, author Justine Wilson, with whom he shares five children; pop singer Grimes, with whom he has three; and Neuralink executive Shivon Zilis, who gave birth to twins.

Musk, who has made it clear that he sees his growing family as part of a broader mission to secure the future of humanity, has not shied away from fatherhood. His children have been seen at public events, including at the White House and in meetings with world leaders.

Meanwhile, St. Clair’s sudden return to the public eye has only fueled further intrigue. She was recently spotted at a New York Knicks game at Madison Square Garden wearing Balenciaga—an interesting choice for someone known for her critiques of leftist elites. She also ended a nearly year-long Instagram hiatus by posting a throwback photo of herself at President Trump’s 2017 inauguration, signaling that despite the media frenzy, she remains true to her conservative values.

As the leftist media scrambles to dissect this story, one thing remains clear: Musk continues to be a force of nature, not just in business and politics but in shaping the next generation. Whether he chooses to address this latest development or not, the reality is that the world remains captivated by the man who is reshaping the future—and the women who share it with him.