Elon Musk, the renowned CEO of Tesla and SpaceX, is stepping away from his social media platform X after responding to a recent claim made by conservative influencer Ashley St. Clair.
The influencer alleged that she has given birth to Musk’s 13th child, a claim that has sparked significant attention.
Musk’s reaction to this claim was brief but intriguing: he posted simply, “Whoa,” on X, offering no further comment to either confirm or deny the accusation.
Musk’s Decision to Take a Break and Response to St. Clair
Following a series of tweets on unrelated topics, including a post about the upcoming Grok 3 AI, Musk decided to go offline after St. Clair’s accusations came to light.
His message about the “MAGA influencer” involved in the claim was triggered by another post suggesting that St. Clair had been plotting for years to “ensnare” Musk.
In response, St. Clair wasted no time addressing Musk’s silence, calling out his failure to engage directly.
She tweeted, “Elon, we have been trying to communicate for the past several days and you have not responded.”
Her message also referenced a troubling smear campaign involving inappropriate photos taken when she was younger.
Ashley St. Clair’s Reaction and Her Claims of Secrecy
The influencer, who previously worked for The Babylon Bee, responded with anger and frustration after Musk’s one-word response.
In her public statement, St. Clair expressed gratitude for the kind words she had received, stating that she wished she never had to make her situation public.
“Kids should be off limits for journalists,” she wrote.
She also mentioned her plans to take a social media break, acknowledging how overwhelming the response to her revelation has been.
In her announcement, St. Clair disclosed that she had been keeping her child’s identity a secret for the sake of privacy and safety, but due to the growing media attention, she felt compelled to share the truth.
She shared that the child’s father, Elon Musk, had been involved in private discussions about how to raise their child but had insisted on keeping their connection a secret.
How the Relationship Began and the Decision to Keep It Secret
St. Clair claims that her relationship with Musk began in 2023 after he reached out to her via direct message on X.
She recalls the interaction as playful, with Musk sliding into her DMs with a meme. The relationship allegedly blossomed from there, becoming more serious, eventually leading to her pregnancy.
However, she claims that Musk wanted to keep the entire situation hidden, even telling her to keep the pregnancy a secret forever.
According to St. Clair, she was provided with a lavish apartment in New York, along with a security detail, but was told to remain isolated throughout the pregnancy and never speak about her connection to Musk.
She emphasized her role as a devoted mother, explaining that her children mean everything to her.
The Secrecy, the Struggles, and Musk’s Continued Silence
St. Clair detailed the emotional pain of keeping the pregnancy a secret for nearly a year, explaining how she felt the need to lie to people she loved.
“I am sad that my hand was forced by the media to do this now,” she shared on X, describing the deep internal conflict she faced as she had to hide the truth about her child.
St. Clair also revealed that she had not heard from Musk directly since her announcement, although she did notify his team beforehand.
The influencer has since refrained from disclosing her child’s name or gender, wanting to maintain some level of privacy.
“My child is the most perfect thing that happened to me,” she affirmed.
She expressed relief now that the secret is out, though it remains unclear whether Musk will address the allegations publicly.
Musk’s Family and the Question of His 13th Child
Elon Musk, who already has 12 children from various relationships, including twins and triplets with his ex-wife Justine Wilson, as well as three children with musician Grimes, may now be the father of his 13th child with Ashley St. Clair.
His recent personal life has been the subject of public scrutiny, especially considering the high-profile nature of his relationships.
Musk has also fathered twins with Neuralink executive Shivon Zilis, further adding to the complexities of his family life.
As St. Clair’s claims remain unaddressed publicly by Musk, she is waiting for him to acknowledge his parental role.
Her representative has indicated that the influencer trusts Musk will soon finalize an agreement regarding their child’s upbringing.
In the meantime, St. Clair’s social media activity is likely to remain in the spotlight, as she continues to navigate the media frenzy surrounding her revelation.