Tech billionaire Elon Musk isn’t backing down after conservative influencer Ashley St. Clair accused him of cutting child support for their alleged 6-month-old son. In a fiery exchange on X, Musk, 53, pushed back against St. Clair’s claims, revealing he has already given her millions—despite not even knowing if the child is his.
“I don’t know if the child is mine or not, but am not against finding out,” Musk stated bluntly. “No court order is needed.”
Musk further disclosed that, despite the uncertainty, he has given St. Clair $2.5 million and continues to send her $500,000 annually. Yet, rather than acknowledging the substantial financial support, St. Clair fired back, calling Musk a “petulant man-child” and accusing him of using money to control her.
“Elon, we asked you to confirm paternity through a test before our child (who you named) was even born. You refused,” she claimed, adding that his alleged reduction in child support was punishment for her “disobedience.”
The public feud escalated when St. Clair was caught on camera selling her Tesla, claiming it was necessary due to Musk’s supposed 60% cut in payments. She took the opportunity to throw shade at Tesla’s stock performance, implying Musk’s financial troubles extend beyond their dispute. But while St. Clair attempts to portray herself as a victim, many conservatives aren’t buying it.
St. Clair, 26, initially made waves last month when she filed a paternity suit in Manhattan Supreme Court, demanding Musk submit to a DNA test. She alleges their relationship began after she interviewed him in 2023 for The Babylon Bee, a conservative satirical outlet, and that the child was conceived during a January 2024 trip to St. Barts. The suit even includes a photo of Musk holding the baby, claiming he has met the child on three occasions.
Yet, as the spectacle unfolds, it appears many on the right are losing patience with St. Clair. Prominent conservative commentator Laura Loomer didn’t mince words, labeling her a “gold digger and professional gaslighter.” Others on social media have questioned St. Clair’s conservative bona fides, suggesting that her claims are less about principle and more about personal financial gain.
Musk, who has long been a target of the left due to his commitment to free speech and refusal to bow to woke culture, now finds himself under attack from an unexpected angle. The timing of St. Clair’s accusations has raised eyebrows, with some questioning whether this is an attempt to undermine him just as he continues to champion political and cultural causes that challenge the establishment.
Regardless of the outcome, Musk’s response makes one thing clear: he’s not going to be intimidated. And in an era where high-profile men are frequently targeted with questionable paternity claims, his approach may resonate with many who see through the theatrics. As the battle plays out in court and online, one thing is certain—Musk isn’t backing down, and neither are his supporters.
