Ashley St. Clair, the 26-year-old conservative influencer and alleged mother of Elon Musk’s 13th child, made waves this past Friday when she accused the billionaire of ghosting her on Valentine’s Day.
The fiery response came after she claims she had tried to reach him for days without a reply. Her frustration boiled over on social media, where she publicly blasted Musk, drawing attention to their ongoing communication struggles.
Musk’s Ghosting Incident Sparks Public Outcry
St. Clair’s allegations went public shortly after Musk was photographed with his other partner, Shivon Zilis, and their children.
The group was seen in a meeting with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, further intensifying St. Clair’s frustration.
On Valentine’s Day, she took to social media, declaring, “I’ve been trying to communicate for the past several days and you have not responded.” This public outburst came after she had been quiet about their relationship for months.
St. Clair’s Big Reveal and Backlash
In a surprising turn of events, the same evening, St. Clair posted about having Musk’s child, revealing the news in a shock announcement.
She claimed the only reason she went public was due to “tabloid media” prying into her personal life.
But according to an acquaintance of St. Clair’s, her decision to speak out wasn’t just about the media, but about a personal dispute with Musk.
Kylie Kremer, a Trump supporter and director of the group Women for America First, took to social media, accusing St. Clair of using the baby revelation as a tactic to provoke Musk.
“She wasn’t getting what she wanted, was emotional and hurt, and decided to parade her crazy on the front porch,” Kremer wrote.
She claimed that St. Clair was upset over a photograph Musk took with Zilis and their children, which seemed to overshadow any acknowledgment of St. Clair or their child.
The “Open Secret” and the Media Circus
Kremer, who described herself as someone who knew St. Clair personally, called the pregnancy an “open secret” that had been circulating for months.
She criticized St. Clair for what she viewed as theatrics, suggesting the influencer “invited the media to capture” her outburst.
Kremer also pointed to St. Clair’s own choice to do an interview with the New York Post, complete with a photoshoot at her Manhattan apartment, saying this contradicted her complaints about media intrusion.
Kremer’s comments fueled further debate, with many questioning whether St. Clair was using the media attention for her own gain.
Meanwhile, St. Clair’s spokesperson, Brian Glicklich, denied the claims, asserting that St. Clair and Musk had been in private discussions about co-parenting their child for some time.
Musk Responds to Criticism and Media Attention
As the drama unfolded, Musk, who had yet to directly address St. Clair’s accusations, did take a moment to comment on another social media post.
A tweet from AI company founder David Holz about parenting costs caught Musk’s attention, prompting him to repost it with a simple response: “Exactly.” This was interpreted by many as Musk’s indirect comment on family and children, despite the ongoing controversy surrounding his personal life.
The Influence of St. Clair’s Elite Lifestyle
Despite the ongoing drama, St. Clair’s lifestyle suggests financial backing that raises questions about Musk’s involvement.
She lives in a luxury Manhattan condo, with rents reported to range between $12,000 and $15,000 a month.
Neighbors have even spotted her driving a Tesla Cybertruck, although a source close to her later clarified that she didn’t own one.
With her influencer earnings reportedly fluctuating between $600 and $7,500 bi-monthly, St. Clair’s lavish lifestyle has sparked speculation that Musk might be financially supporting her.
The Influence of Right-Wing Circles on the Story
The claim that St. Clair and Musk’s child had been an “open secret” within right-wing circles was further corroborated by former Breitbart UK editor Raheem Kassam, who claimed to have known about the baby for nearly a year.
Kassam shared a text exchange showing that others in the conservative media had also been aware of the situation well before St. Clair’s public announcement.
Musk’s Silence and the Ongoing Drama
Although Musk has yet to address St. Clair’s claims directly, his social media activity has certainly kept fans and critics guessing.
St. Clair, on the other hand, continues to navigate the intense media scrutiny that followed her Valentine’s Day outburst.
Whether this will escalate further or fade into the background remains to be seen, but one thing is clear: the drama surrounding Musk’s personal life is far from over.