It’s not every day that the world witnesses a four-year-old’s antics in the Oval Office. But when Elon Musk, the billionaire tech mogul, decided to bring his son X Æ A-Xii (affectionately known as X) to a press conference with President Donald Trump, the internet couldn’t help but take notice.
The scene was chaotic in the most adorable way. As Musk spoke to the press, little X was spotted perched on his dad’s shoulders, pulling faces at the camera, and trying to get Trump’s attention in the most innocent yet mischievous manner. But amidst all the cuteness, there was one person who wasn’t so amused—Grimes, X’s mother, who took to social media to express her disapproval.
In a post on X (formerly Twitter), Grimes, who shares three children with Musk, wrote that she was completely unaware that X would be attending the press event. While she appreciated that her son had shown good manners—one commenter even mentioned that X politely asked Trump to “forgive me, I need to pee”—Grimes wasn’t pleased with the situation. "He should not be in public like this," she wrote, adding a resigned “Sigh.”
This moment was just the latest in a series of public disagreements between Grimes and Musk regarding the exposure of their children. Despite their split in 2022, the former couple co-parents their three kids: X, Exa Dark Sideræl (3), and Techno Mechanicus (2). Grimes has previously voiced her disapproval when Musk brought X to a New Year’s Eve party at Mar-a-Lago, stating that it was a "personal tragedy" for her, though she admitted to feeling helpless about how to address the situation.
Grimes’ frustration is understandable—parenting in the spotlight can be challenging, especially when it comes to young children. While Musk’s public life often revolves around high-profile events, Grimes seems to want to shield their children from the media circus. It’s a delicate balancing act, and as she pointed out, she doesn’t know how to solve the issue just yet.
This latest incident, while entertaining, also highlights the broader discussion about privacy and parenting in the age of social media and public figures. While the sight of a toddler making faces in the Oval Office may have captured hearts across the world, it’s clear that for Grimes, this kind of exposure is far from cute—it’s a serious matter of personal concern.
So, as the debate about kids in the public eye continues, one thing is certain: both Grimes and Musk have their own visions for how to raise their children. For now, it seems, Grimes’ “Sigh” may just be the most fitting response.