Elon Musk, now heading the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), has been a frequent presence in politics, often appearing alongside President Donald Trump. However, his latest press conference drew attention for an unexpected reason—he brought along his 4-year-old son, X Æ A-Xii, who was seen sitting on Musk’s shoulders and later hiding behind Trump’s desk during the event.

Grimes Unaware of Son’s Appearance

Musk’s ex-partner, singer Grimes, was shocked to learn of their son’s public appearance through social media. Responding to a post about X’s politeness, she stated, “He should not be in public like this. I did not see this, thank u for alerting me. But I’m glad he was polite. Sigh.”

Public Backlash

Critics accused Musk of using his son as a PR stunt to humanize himself or distract from tough questions. Online comments ranged from “He’s using the child as a distraction” to claims that Musk is a “father in name only” with no normal family life for his children.