Elon Musk reacts after claims author gave birth to his 13th child

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Elon Musk has turned to social media to respond to allegations put forth by writer Ashley St. Clair, who recently asserted that the two had a child together last year.

St. Clair, a conservative commentator and influencer, took to X—Musk’s own platform—to reveal that she is the mother of his five-month-old baby. In a post shared on Friday, she claimed that she was making this information public in advance of mainstream media outlets, which she believed were preparing to break the story.

Her message read:

“Half a year ago, I brought a baby into this world. The child’s father is Elon Musk. Until now, I have deliberately kept this private for the sake of my child’s safety and wellbeing. However, recent developments indicate that tabloids intend to publish this information regardless of the consequences.”

She continued by emphasizing her desire to raise the child away from public scrutiny:

“My only priority is ensuring that my child grows up in a secure, normal environment. I ask the media to respect this privacy and refrain from intrusive coverage.”

Musk, a figure never far from public discussion, was already making headlines last week due to his unexpected visit to the Oval Office. Accompanied by his four-year-old son, he stood alongside former President Donald Trump, fielding questions from reporters.

Among the inquiries was one that required Musk to clarify a misleading statement he had made regarding the shipment of $50 million worth of condoms to Gaza. Initially, Musk had suggested the aid was destined for the conflict-ridden region in the Middle East, only to later admit that the intended recipient was actually Gaza in Mozambique.

A journalist challenged him on the matter, asking, “How can we be sure that the information you provide is accurate so that we can trust your statements?”

Musk candidly responded:

“Some of the things I say may turn out to be incorrect, and they should be corrected. We are bound to make mistakes, but the key is to rectify them as swiftly as possible.”

As the head of the newly established Department of Government Efficiency and, notably, the wealthiest individual on the planet, it is no surprise that Musk frequently finds himself at the center of media attention.

Yet, the claim that the 26-year-old right-wing author had given birth to what would be Musk’s 13th child still managed to raise a few eyebrows.

So much so that Musk himself responded to the circulating rumors by reacting to an image that displayed an alleged exchange of tweets between a user named Greg Price and St. Clair. Musk’s simple yet telling comment on the post was: “Whoa.”

The screenshots referenced a tweet from Price, posted on May 20, which read:

“He’s already got a kid with a woman. Seems unlikely this will work out.”

In response, a now-deleted reply from St. Clair stated:

“Well, actually, he has seven kids and cycles through women pretty fast.”

Musk has publicly confirmed that he is the father of 12 children from three different relationships, meaning that if St. Clair’s assertions are accurate, her child would indeed be his 13th.

Yesterday, St. Clair’s representative, Brian Glicklich—who serves as the President and CEO of Digital Strategy Ltd—issued a formal statement on X. The message addressed the rumored relationship between St. Clair and Musk, revealing that the two had been working privately toward an arrangement regarding the child’s upbringing.

The statement expressed frustration over a tabloid journalist’s alleged persistence in pressuring St. Clair and her family, ultimately preventing the pair from finalizing their agreement in a confidential manner.

The message concluded with a direct appeal to Musk:

“We are awaiting Elon’s public acknowledgment of his role as a parent to Ashley’s child. This will put an end to unnecessary speculation. Ashley has full faith that Elon will act swiftly in finalizing their agreement for the sake of their child’s safety and well-being.”

Whether Musk will provide the confirmation remains to be seen, but one thing is certain—this story is far from over.