Archive · 14 Jan 2026
Elon Musk Seeks Full Custody
Elon Musk, a famous tech entrepreneur, announced on X (formerly Twitter) that he plans to file for full custody of his one-year-old son, Romulus, whom he shares with conservative influencer Ashley St. Clair.
Musk made this decision after St. Clair publicly apologized for her past transphobic comments and expressed guilt for potentially causing pain to Musk's transgender daughter, Vivian.
Musk interpreted St. Clair's apology as implying she might transition their son, although she did not explicitly state this.
St. Clair had previously announced Musk's paternity and claimed that he had reduced her financial support significantly.
The situation highlights the complex dynamics between the two parents and their differing views on social issues.
Elon Musk announced plans to file for full custody of his son, Romulus, shared with Ashley St. Clair.
Musk's decision follows St. Clair's public apology for past transphobic comments and her expression of guilt for potentially hurting Musk's transgender daughter, Vivian.
St. Clair apologized for her past statements and expressed her efforts to learn and advocate for the trans community.
St. Clair claimed that Musk had reduced her monthly financial support from $100,000 to $20,000.
Musk interpreted St. Clair's apology as implying she might transition their one-year-old son, although she did not explicitly state this.
- Who
- Elon Musk and Ashley St. Clair
- What
- Elon Musk seeks full custody of their son, Romulus
- When
- January 12, 2026
- Where
- Not specified
- Why
- Musk cited St. Clair's apology to the trans community and her past comments
- Elon Musk
- Tech entrepreneur and father of Romulus and Vivian
- Ashley St. Clair
- Conservative influencer and mother of Romulus
- Romulus
- One-year-old son of Elon Musk and Ashley St. Clair
- Vivian
- Transgender daughter of Elon Musk
- Custody Announcement
- Elon Musk announced plans to file for full custody of Romulus
- Apology
- Ashley St. Clair apologized for past transphobic comments
- Financial Support
- St. Clair claimed Musk reduced monthly payments from $100,000 to $20,000