Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk attempted to pay child support for his 13th child, Romulus, but encountered an unexpected situation: the child's mother, 26-year-old influencer Ashley St. Clair, has declared bankruptcy and faces the risk of being forced to move out of her home.
She also launched her own podcast "Bad Advice with Ashley St. Clair," in which she openly admitted that she urgently needed money. This awkward situation has drawn new public attention to Musk's image as a father and his private life.
According to reports, in March this year, Musk stated he had paid $2.5 million to St. Clair and promised an additional $500,000 per month as child support. However, St. Clair immediately declared bankruptcy, claiming she still faced financial pressure and housing difficulties. Her lawyer pointed out that Musk "significantly" reduced the payment amount in court, hindering the progress of a potential settlement between the two parties.
In the opening of her podcast, St. Clair said: "After a year of unplanned professional suicide, many questionable life choices, and gaps in my LinkedIn profile that cannot be legally explained, I decided to start a podcast." She added that this decision was "statistically either joining a podcast or joining a multi-level marketing plan." She also revealed that due to financial pressure, she accepted an ad reading on Polymarket and received $10,000, which "solved the roof over my head problem."
The birth and custody dispute of Romulus
Romulus was born in September 2024. St. Clair publicly announced on social media: "Five months ago, I welcomed a new baby. Elon Musk is the father of the child." She emphasized that to protect the child's privacy, she had not disclosed the news before, but recent exposure by tabloid media forced her to respond. She called on the media to respect the child's privacy and avoid invasive reporting.
Elon Musk's numerous children
According to St. Clair, she met Musk in January 2023 in Saint Barthélemy in the Caribbean and became pregnant after two sexual encounters. In her initial sole custody application, she stated that Musk had seen the child only three times, and she was the only parent with the authority to make decisions about the child. She also said that Musk had neither witnessed the boy's birth nor shown interest in seeking custody.
Private messages and public opinion
Messages between St. Clair and another MAGA influencer, Isabella Moody, have become the focus. Moody publicly released a series of information showing that St. Clair seemed to have discussed "how to seduce a billionaire" and had a relationship with Musk after their first meeting in May 2023. These messages spread rapidly on social media, sparking heated discussions.
MAGA influencer Isabella Moody
Paternity test results showed a 99.99% probability that Musk was the father of the child. Musk stated in a public statement that he "had paid $2.5 million and was paying $500,000 per month, although he was uncertain." St. Clair countered that Musk was "capricious" and withdrew most of the child support. Now, the contradiction between the payments and the bankruptcy has become the core of public attention.
Satire and social commentary on the podcast
In her new podcast, St. Clair not only talked about her personal financial difficulties but also targeted Musk's social circle. She joked about Edward "Big Balls" Coristine, a young person in Musk's circle, and described his experience of being violently attacked while trying to stop a carjacking on August 3rd. St. Clair joked on the show: "The injuries he suffered were no different from the ones I received after telling my child they couldn't watch 'Paw Patrol.'"
Edward Coristine sparked the National Guard deployment in Washington
After the incident, two 15-year-old suspects from Maryland were arrested, and another suspect remains at large. Coristine was the only one injured in the incident. Former President Donald Trump then deployed the National Guard to Washington, stating that the victim was "seriously injured" and emphasizing the severity of the incident.
Elon Musk's public image and social attention
This series of events not only involves Musk's personal life but has also raised public attention regarding his responsibilities as a father and a public figure. Public opinion is divided into two camps: on one hand, some question St. Clair's motives, believing she is exploiting her child and podcast for personal gain; on the other hand, others sympathize with St. Clair, believing she is in a disadvantaged position when fighting with the richest person in the world for child custody.
Analysts point out that this event may have an indirect impact on Musk's corporate reputation, especially in public issues related to social responsibility and family values. Whether it's voyeurism into celebrity lives or concerns about the rights of minors, this event involving a billionaire, a social media influencer, and a minor victim continues to attract media and public attention.
Ashley St. Clair publicly exposed her personal financial difficulties and childcare disputes through her podcast, causing the event to continue to escalate. She intertwined her private relationship with Musk, the custody dispute, social media exposure, and legal proceedings, forming a compelling news story. As the court proceedings progress and media coverage updates, the direction of this controversy will remain a focus of public attention.
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