Key Takeaways
- Elon Musk is seeking full custody of his son with influencer Ashley St Clair.
- The move follows Ashley’s public apology to the transgender community, which Musk claims implies she might transition their one-year-old.
- A 2024 paternity test confirmed Musk is the father with 99.9999% probability.
- The custody battle is the latest chapter in a public feud that began on social media.
Elon Musk is launching a legal fight for full custody of his son with conservative influencer Ashley St Clair. The billionaire’s decision follows Ashley’s recent public apology for past transphobic comments, which Musk claims suggests she might transition their one-year-old boy.
In a post on X, Musk wrote, “I will be filing for full custody today, given her statements implying she might transition a one-year-old boy.” Ashley has made no public statement about transitioning her son.
From Denial to Confirmed Fatherhood
The custody battle is the latest twist in a saga that began in 2024. Ashley St Clair announced she had given birth to Musk’s son, a claim the tech mogul initially denied.
“Five months ago, I welcomed a new baby into the world. Elon Musk is the father,” Ashley wrote at the time.
Musk publicly pushed back, stating he wasn’t sure of paternity while claiming he had provided millions in support. “Despite not knowing for sure, I have given Ashley $2.5M and am sending her $500k/year,” he posted.
Ashley countered, calling Musk a liar and stating the funds were for child support, calling them insufficient.
The Paternity Test and Legal Shift
The dispute moved to a New York court, which ordered a DNA test. As reported by The Wall Street Journal, results confirmed Elon Musk as the father with 99.9999% probability. The child, named Romulus, became Musk’s 13th child.
Following the confirmation, Musk went silent on the matter publicly—until now.
2026: The Gender Identity Trigger
The fight reignited in 2026 after Ashley St Clair issued a public apology to the transgender community, stating her views had evolved.
Musk, a vocal opponent of gender-affirming care for minors, reacted sharply. He expressed deep concern over her statements, interpreting her apology as implying plans to transition their son—a claim Ashley has not made.
This interpretation forms the basis of his new custody push, marking another intense chapter in their very public family drama.
