A video of SpaceX owner Elon Musk walking off stage and leaving his 4-year-old son, X Æ A-Xii, unattended briefly circulated on social media. According to Mail Online, the footage was reportedly captured in January after a MAGA rally.
In the video, young X is shown descending the stairs slowly while holding the handrail, with no adults in sight. Although the clip has gone viral, leading some to accuse Musk of ‘abandoning’ his son, the situation may not be what it seems.
As the video progresses, viewers can see the boy struggling to navigate the metal stairs while his father walks towards a set of doors. After the clip was shared on X (formerly Twitter), users quickly criticized Musk’s parenting. Comments included concerns for X’s safety, with one person stating, “That kid could have taken a tumble and hurt himself,” and another adding, “It doesn’t surprise me that he forgot his child.” Many echoed sentiments of concern, highlighting the responsibility of parenthood.
The so-called genius forgot his human shield son. What a loving father. pic.twitter.com/p4Pvy4bIXk
— Mukhtar (@I_amMukhtar) February 23, 2025
However, another clip has since emerged, shedding light on the context of the initial video. It shows Musk glancing back to check on his son before waving to the crowd. He waits for X to make it down the stairs and encourages him along the way. The footage concludes with the father and son sharing a joyful moment together.
Supporters of Musk expressed frustration over the portrayal of him as a negligent father in the viral clip. One commenter remarked, “Good job posting this! The truth always comes out. No one loves kids more than Elon Musk, and no one should rush to judge a father based on a single misleading clip.”
Another supporter added, “Even if he did walk ahead for a moment, who hasn’t? Parents are often juggling countless thoughts, especially someone with Musk’s responsibilities. Before pointing fingers, people should ask themselves: Have I ever made a mistake? No one is perfect, but what truly matters is love and care, which Musk has consistently shown for his children.”
X frequently joins his father, and the two share many moments together.
What a liarpic.twitter.com/3G8cAq8bz2 https://t.co/bNh1OLUsJZ
— Mostly Peaceful Memes (@MostlyPeacefull) February 24, 2025
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