Elon Musk became embroiled in a public clash with the governor. Gavin Newsom (D-Calif.) Friday after the governor’s press office mocked the billionaire’s relationship with his estranged transgender daughter.
Newsom Press Agency Sparks Controversy With X Post
Newsom’s press office shared a video posted by America PACa super political action committee founded by Musk, in which Newsom says he wanted to see protections for transgender children and said no governor had signed more pro-trans legislation than him.
While reposting the clip on
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Musk Responds, Quoting ‘Woke Mind Virus’
Musk shot back, saying, “I assume you’re referring to my son, Xavier” and accusing Newsom and others of promoting what he calls the “woke mind virus.”
He said his child suffers from a “tragic mental illness” and added: “I love Xavier very much and hope he recovers.”
Musk also said that his other daughters “indeed love me very much.”
Who is Vivian Jenna Wilson?
Musk’s estranged daughter, Vivian Jenna Wilson21, born Xavier Musk and legally changed her name and gender, adopting her mother’s maiden name to distance herself from her father.
According to Musk’s biographer Walter Isaacsonshe informed her transition in a note asking others not to tell Musk directly.
In an August 2025 performance on drag artist Maddy Morphosis Show, Wilson rejected Musk’s statements, saying she was not responsible for his politics or public persona.
Musk has previously said his “son” was “dead” after approving documents for Wilson’s gender-affirming care, comments that sparked widespread backlash.
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