Tesla CEO Elon Musk recently shared controversial remarks regarding his estranged transgender daughter, claiming she was “killed” after receiving gender-affirming care. This statement was made during an interview with psychologist Jordan Peterson, where Musk condemned what he described as “child mutilation and sterilization.”
Musk discussed his daughter, Vivian Jenna Wilson, explaining she came out as transgender at 16 and received gender-affirming treatment during the pandemic. He expressed that he felt misled into signing paperwork for his child, stating that he was under pressure due to concerns about suicidal tendencies.
He criticized medical practices involving minors, aligning with Peterson by calling them “incredibly evil,” and suggested that those who advocate for such practices should face imprisonment. Musk, who is a father of 12, claimed he was not properly informed about the effects of puberty blockers, asserting they function as sterilization drugs, although alone they do not directly affect fertility.
Musk described his feelings of loss regarding his son, using the term “deadnaming” to express his emotional turmoil over the situation. His statements come shortly after he announced that his companies, including Tesla and SpaceX, would relocate to Texas, partly in response to California’s legislation regarding transgender youth.
In 2022, Wilson applied for a name change and sought to distance herself from Musk, stating in legal documents that she did not wish to be connected to him. Musk attributed their estrangement to her progressive schooling in Los Angeles, with sources suggesting this impacted his evolving political views.
In recent times, Musk has shifted from his previous centrist stance to adopt more right-wing perspectives, concerning various issues, including diversity policies and immigration. He also recently expressed support for the Republican presidential ticket featuring former president Donald Trump.