In a surprising turn of events, Elon Musk's four-year-old son, X Æ A-12, directed unexpectedly rude remarks toward President Donald Trump during a White House press conference.
During a discussion on government reform, the young boy's comments overshadowed the substantive policy announcements, Daily Mail reported.
The incident occurred on a Tuesday when Elon Musk, the 53-year-old tech mogul, was accompanied by his son while visiting the Oval Office to discuss a new executive order with the 78-year-old President.
X Æ A-12, also known simply as X, attended the meeting where Musk was to speak about a new executive order focusing on reducing the size of the federal workforce. However, it was X’s interaction with President Trump that captured widespread online attention.
Reportedly, during the event, X told President Trump to "shut your mouth up" and may have uttered a curse word. Moreover, he whispered to the President, "You are not the president, you need to go away."
This unexpected behavior from a child at such a high-profile event led to a flurry of online speculation and comments, highlighting the bizarre nature of the occurrence.
Despite the distraction caused by his son, Musk discussed the new executive order designed to streamline government operations. The order mandates that for every four federal employees who retire or leave, only one new employee can be hired. While the specific details of this order were not immediately disclosed, its goal is to significantly reduce the size of the federal workforce.
The billionaire spoke on the discrepancies in net worth and salaries within the bureaucracy, pointing out how some officials on modest salaries have amassed considerable wealth.
Trump expressed support for Musk's initiative, stating, "We don't want an unsuccessful guy doing this," affirming the importance of competent leadership in these reforms.
The online community reacted strongly to X’s conduct, with comments ranging from shock to bemusement. An internet user remarked, "THAT KID TOLD HIM HE'S NOT PRESIDENT...WONDER WHERE HE HEARD THAT FROM," reflecting the unexpected nature of X's comment.
Others expressed concern about X's presence at such a significant political event, questioning the appropriateness of his attendance.
Grimes, X's mother, publicly criticized Musk for bringing their son to the press conference. On social media, she expressed her dismay, describing the situation as "a personal tragedy of mine." She advocated for "mature competent leadership" and mourned the perceived decline in public decorum and competent governance.
Musk and Trump discussed the public mandate for major government reform, claiming that election results supported it. Musk, dismissing his critics, humorously commented, "I have detractors? I don't believe it," and emphasized the strong public mandate for these reforms.
A toddler's remarks took over the event, originally intended as a serious discussion on reducing government bureaucracy, grabbing headlines and sparking discussions beyond the planned governmental reforms.
The incident highlights the challenges and unpredictable nature of combining personal and professional lives, especially in the highly scrutinized setting of the White House.
