Elon Musk’s son STUNS observers with UNBELIEVABLE INTELLIGENCE—copying dad’s every move, from speech to science, sparking questions if the young boy is a GENIUS in the making

 

Elon Musk’s fans were left stunned after a heartwarming yet curious moment between the tech billionaire and his young son, X. It wasn’t just the matching outfits or the familiar way the child mimicked Musk’s walk—it was how the boy seemed to understand what his father was doing. From speaking like him to playing with gadgets that baffle most adults, the resemblance runs deeper than looks. Could this be the rise of another prodigy in the Musk legacy?

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Another day. Another executive order signed by President Trump.

This time, it was a little different, and it wasn’t Elon Musk beside Trump, adding his voice.

Instead, it was the presence of Musk’s son, X Feb. 11 in the Oval Office who stole the show and garnered reactions around the world.

Here’s what happened.

Trump signs executive order for ‘large-scale reductions in force’

Trump’s newest order directs the federal government to implement a “workforce optimization initiative” created by Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency, which has been moving rapidly from one department to another to slash spending and gut programs.

“It’s not optional to reduce federal expenses, it’s essential,” Musk said, as he called the federal bureaucracy an “unelected, fourth, unconstitutional branch of government” that must be held accountable.

Agency heads were ordered to “coordinate and consult with DOGE to shrink the size of the federal workforce and limit hiring to essential positions,” the White House said in a summary of the order.

The mission of the department is to work to slash federal government spending, waste and regulations. The department’s website, as of Feb. 12, consists of one sentence: “The people voted for major reform.” The agency regularly tweets on X, the social media platform formerly known as Twitter, not Musk’s son.

Lil X joins dad Elon Musk in the Oval Office. His actions grabbed worldwide attention

Musk’s 4-year-old son, commonly known as Lil X, joined his father during the news conference in the oval office Feb. 11.

During the news conference, X was seen picking his nose, mimicking his father, whispering to Trump, telling the press to “shhh” as his father was speaking and announcing “Please forgive me, I need to pee.”

Musk has often brought his son to public events.

Social media had mixed reactions to X being in front of the cameras Tuesday with his father and Trump:

Are all dictators like to bring their sons to work all the time?

— Yannis P (@YannisP16) February 12, 2025

See the full news conference with Lil X, Elon Musk and Donald Trump

Who is Elon Musk?

Musk was tapped as the head of Trump’s “Department of Government Efficiency” or DOGE.

The entrepreneur is the founder of SpaceX and Tesla Motors. He also bought Twitter, which he renamed X.

Is Elon Musk the richest man in the world?

In December 2024, Elon Musk made history as the first person to reach a net worth of $400 billion, which was nearly double the fortune of Jeff Bezos, the second-wealthiest person, whose net worth was at the time was $248 billion.

Forbes ranked Musk as the second-richest person in the world in 2024. In January 2025, Biography ranked Musk as the richest person in the world, with a net worth of $435 billion.

Forbes maintains a website for “real-time billionaires” based on changes the prior trading day. As of Thursday morning, Musk was the richest man in the world, with a net worth of $383.3 billion.

Where was Elon Musk born?

Musk was born Elon Reeve Musk on June 28, 1971, in Pretoria, South Africa. His mother, Maye Musk, is a Canadian model and the oldest woman to star in a CoverGirl campaign. His father, Errol Musk, is a wealthy South African engineer.

Elon has two siblings: a brother, Kimbal, and a sister, Tosca.

His parents divorced when he was 10, according to Biography.

Where does Elon Musk live now?

Hyperloop Plaza, which includes the social media platform X, is among several Elon Musk owned properties on FM 1209 in Bastrop Thursday January 16, 2025.

Although he’s frequently appeared in Florida for several SpaceX launches, Musk currently is a resident of Texas.

In October 2024, Musk reportedly purchased a mansion in Austin for his children, along with adjoining properties for two of the three mothers of his children. He also has a tiny home in Boca Chica, which is the home to SpaceX headquarters.

The Tuscan-style compound spans 14,400 square feet. Adjacent to the compound is a six-bedroom mansion that was also purchased by Musk, according to public records. Combined, the properties totaled around $35 million.

 

The New York Times reported Musk has told those close to him he wants his children and two of their mothers on these properties, so his younger children can be close to one another and Musk can more easily spend time with them.

In July 2024, Musk said he would be moving all his remaining companies to Texas after a public feud with California Gov. Gavin Newsom.

SpaceX, Musk’s spacecraft manufacturing company, has facilities in Bastrop, where Musk is building the Hyperloop Plaza, which he imagines as a work-live community for his employees.  Bastrop is about 40 miles from Austin, which is the headquarters for Tesla.

 

Is Musk an American citizen?

 

“At age 17, in 1988, Elon moved to Canada against his parents’ wishes to attend university and avoid mandatory service in the South African military,” according to Biography.

He has Canadian citizenship through his mother. Elon transferred to University of Pennsylvania on an Exchange Visitor Visa in 1992.

“I came to North America because I felt this was where there was opportunity to do great things in technology,” he said in 2013.

Musk became an American citizen in 2002.

 

Does Musk have a degree?

 

Musk graduated from the University of Pennsylvania with bachelor’s degrees in economics and physics.

 

Is Musk married?

 

Musk has been married three times to two women: Justine Wilson (2000–2008) and Talulah Riley (2010–12; 2013–16).

Claire Boucher, a musician who goes by the name of Grimes, and Musk have never married but have three children together. Boucher later changed her name to c, the symbol for the speed of light.

 

How many children does Musk have?

 

Musk is the father of 12 children by three women, according to Biography and People magazine. One child died in infancy.

“The billionaire has been vocal about his belief in large families, aligning with the pronatalist movement, which advocates for higher birth rates to sustain human civilization,” according to Firstpost and Today.com.

With Justine Wilson:

2002: Nevada, died at 10 weeks from sudden infant death syndrome.

2004: Twins Griffin and Vivian

Vivian legally changed her name and gender in 2022, saying she wanted to distance herself from Musk, according to the Associated Press.

2006: Triplets Kai, Saxon, and Damian

With c (aka Grimes, Claire Boucher)

2020: X Æ A-12, later changed to X Æ A-Xii to comply with California laws that don’t accept numbers in names. His nickname is X.

2021: Exa Dark Sideræl, via surrogate, nicknamed Y.

Grimes told Vanity Fair the name is pronounced “sigh-deer-ee-el,”

2023: Techno Mechanicus, nicknamed Tau.

Shivon Zilis,  project director of his Neuralink company.

2021: Twins Azure, Strider

2024: another child whose name, sex haven’t been revealed, via surrogate, according to People

 

How do you pronounce X’s name?

 

Musk explained how to pronounce his son’s name on “The Joe Rogan Experience,” saying, “It’s just X, the letter X. Then ‘Æ’ is pronounced ‘Ash,’ and ‘A-12’ was my contribution.” All together, the boy’s name is said as: X Ash A Twelve.

 

What is a pronatalism?

 

“Pronatalism is the policy or practice of encouraging the bearing of children, especially government support of a higher birthrate,” according to the Population Media Center.

“Many who push pronatalism fear that falling birth rates in certain developed countries, like the United States and most of Europe, will lead to the extinction of cultures, the breakdown of economies, and, ultimately, the collapse of civilization.”