Tech billionaire Elon Musk’s 4-year-old son, X Æ A-Xii, stole the spotlight during a White House event where Musk and former U.S. President Donald Trump discussed a new executive order aimed at reducing the federal workforce. While Musk addressed the media, young X became the center of attention with his playful antics.
The child was seen picking his nose and copying his father’s gestures, but the most memorable moment was when he told Trump, “I want to shush your mouth.” Trump appeared visibly irritated but chose to ignore the remark. In another instance, X boldly stated, “You are not president, you need to go away,” maintaining his playful demeanor while Musk continued speaking.
Did Lil X just say, "I want you to shut your mouth?"
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The videos capturing these moments quickly went viral on social media, generating a mix of amusement and surprise among viewers.
During the event, Musk outlined plans for federal agencies to work with the newly formed Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) to reduce staffing levels and limit hiring. Standing beside Trump, Musk acknowledged the possibility of making mistakes in his statements, especially when questioned about his past comments on Gaza, as reported by CNN.
Elon Musk's and Grimes 4-year-old son tells Donald Trump “You’re not the President you need to go away” pic.twitter.com/JT0YRz0fR6
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X Æ A-Xii, affectionately known as ‘Lil X,’ is Musk’s youngest son with Canadian musician Grimes. He has become a familiar face at major events since Trump assumed office, even making appearances in family photos and receiving praise from the former president, who once called him “a gorgeous, perfect boy.”
In related news, The Washington Journal reported that Musk agreed to pay $10 million to settle a lawsuit filed by Trump. The legal dispute arose after Musk’s social media platform, X, took action against Trump’s account following the January 2021 Capitol riots.