It’s not every day you hear a 4-year-old giving directives, especially to someone like former President Donald Trump. But little X Æ A-Xii, affectionately known as “X,” who is the son of Elon Musk and singer Grimes, managed to do just that during a recent visit to the Oval Office. The charming scene, now a viral sensation, left people both laughing and perplexed over the youngster’s unexpected remarks.
Elon Musk, the visionary mind behind Tesla and SpaceX, brought his curious and lively son along to a significant event where Trump was signing an executive order. Amidst discussions about the rather tech-sounding Department of Government Efficiency, or “DOGE,” young X was caught on camera delivering a message to Trump that had everyone talking.
In the midst of the formalities, little X, not yet fully aware of the weight of his words, is said to have leaned towards Trump and quipped, “You’re not the president and you need to go away.” It was an audaciously candid moment, whether it was truly comprehended by the former president or not. Quite a few adult onlookers have jestingly suggested their thoughts aligned with X’s, noting the hilarity in seeing a child speak what many have been thinking, especially as Trump himself has had a hard time accepting his 2020 electoral defeat.
The youthful honesty didn’t end there. In another snippet shared by followers of the day’s events, X supposedly instructed Trump to “shush your mouth.” Such cheeky comments from a toddler may not appear in typical press briefings, but this day was different. It offered the public a refreshing mix of political proceedings and a dose of youth-led sincerity. Whether Trump heard or chose to dismiss the exuberant child, his expression remained frozen, gazing forward throughout the animated encounter.
The variety of interpretations about what X might have said made the rounds, with some bystanders guessing he simply expressed a need for the restroom. Amidst the spectacle, one thing was evident: his mother, Grimes, wasn’t fully briefed on her son’s cameo on the political stage. “He should not be in public like this,” she reportedly observed later on X, the platform previously known as Twitter, emphasizing the surprises that accompany parenting.
Despite the laugh-inducing moment, it seems Trump held no grudges. He generously remarked on young X’s intellect to those gathered, calling him “a great guy” with “High IQ.” It appears both parties left the encounter with a certain fondness, highlighting the unpredictability and charm of children as they roam through life’s many corridors.
We’ve certainly been charmed by X’s spunky personality and hope to see more of these delightful interjections in future public appearances! After all, who doesn’t appreciate a splash of humor every now and then?
