Elon Musk, the billionaire entrepreneur known for his involvement with DOGE and heading companies like Tesla and SpaceX, is facing new personal controversies. On February 19, 2025, Musk was photographed holding a stuffed Air Force One toy on the South Lawn of the White House, sparking curiosity about which of his thirteen children would receive it. The latest dispute involves Ashley St.
Clair, a conservative influencer and the mother of Musk’s thirteenth child. St. Clair has filed for full legal custody, alleging Musk has been almost entirely absent. She has made public what she claims are private Signal conversations with Musk to prove the parentage of their child, who was born in September 2024 and is referred to in legal filings as “R.S.C.”
According to St.
Clair, Musk has met his youngest child only three times in the past five months, with one visit lasting just 30 minutes. These revelations come as Musk faced scrutiny at the Conservative Political Action Conference, where his behavior on stage, including waving a chainsaw around, drew widespread attention and speculation about his state of mind. Simultaneously, Musk’s former partner, the singer Grimes, publicly pleaded for his assistance with their son’s medical care.
In a since-deleted tweet, she wrote, “Plz respond about our child’s medical crisis.
New custody allegations against Musk
I am sorry to do this publicly but it is no longer acceptable to ignore this situation.
This requires immediate attention.” She further implored, “If you don’t want to talk to me can you please designate or hire someone who can so that we can move forward on solving this. This is urgent, Elon.”
While these allegations do not directly pertain to Musk’s business acumen, they raise questions about his capability to manage both his personal and professional responsibilities effectively. His role in deciding the fate of crucial humanitarian aid and other social programs, combined with his near-constant social media presence, has led some to doubt whether he is the right person for such significant duties, especially when concerns about his personal life surface so publicly.
Text messages between Musk and St. Clair, revealed in the lawsuit, portray Musk as an absent father and include some controversial statements. In one message from November 2024, when their son was two months old, Musk writes, “I want to knock you up again.” Another text from February 2025 reads, “We have a legion of kids to make.”
A New York Supreme Court will now review St.
Clair’s custody and paternity filings. If the court establishes Musk as the child’s father, he could be compelled to pay child support. This case touches on ongoing complaints from some of Musk’s children’s mothers, who allege that he neglects their needs and financial support.