In a dramatic turn of events that has sparked widespread controversy, Ashley St. Clair, a 26-year-old conservative influencer and alleged mother of Elon Musk’s child, has sold her $100,000 Tesla Model S, claiming that the world’s richest man cut her child support payments in half. The sale, which took place outside her Manhattan apartment on March 29, 2025, has reignited debates about Musk’s personal life, his treatment of the women he shares children with, and the broader implications of his influence as a billionaire with significant political ties. St. Clair’s decision to part with the luxury electric vehicle, a symbol of Musk’s own empire, has drawn both sympathy and skepticism, highlighting the messy intersection of wealth, power, and family dynamics.
St. Clair, a prominent MAGA influencer and author of an anti-trans children’s book, first made headlines in February 2025 when she announced on X that she had given birth to Musk’s son, whom she identified only as “R.S.C.,” in September 2024. She claimed that Musk, the 53-year-old CEO of Tesla and SpaceX, had “slid into her DMs” in May 2023, and that the child was conceived during a trip to Saint Barthélemy in January 2024. According to St. Clair, Musk initially provided financial support for their son but demanded secrecy, allegedly requiring her to sign NDAs and isolating her during her pregnancy. However, after she went public with the news and filed for sole custody in a New York court, St. Clair alleges that Musk retaliated by slashing her child support payments by 60%, leaving her struggling to cover expenses for her two children, including a three-year-old son from a previous relationship.
The sale of her Tesla, witnessed by a Daily Mail reporter, was a public act of necessity, St. Clair explained. “I need to make up for the 60% cut that Elon made to our son’s child support,” she said as she handed over the keys to a representative from Carvana, an online auto sales company. When asked if she believed Musk’s actions were vindictive, St. Clair didn’t hesitate: “That’s his modus operandi when women speak out.” She pointed to Tesla’s declining stock price—down 13% in the first quarter of 2025 amid protests against Musk’s political involvement—as evidence that she isn’t the only one “cleaning up after his messes.” St. Clair’s comments reflect a broader sentiment among some of Musk’s critics, who argue that his behavior, both personally and professionally, has far-reaching consequences.
Musk, who reclaimed the No. 1 spot on the 2025 Forbes Billionaires List with a net worth of $342 billion, responded to the allegations on X on March 31, 2025. In a post addressing far-right activist Laura Loomer, who had called St. Clair a “gold digger,” Musk wrote, “I don’t know if the child is mine or not, but am not against finding out. No court order is needed. Despite not knowing for sure, I have given Ashley $2.5M and am sending her $500k/year.” St. Clair fired back, accusing Musk of refusing a paternity test before their child was born and claiming that he reduced support to “maintain control and punish me for ‘disobedience.’” She added, “It’s ironic that your last effort in court was to try to gag me while you use a social media channel you literally own to distribute derogatory messages about me and our child to the entire world. America needs you to grow up, you petulant man-child.”
The public spat has divided opinions. Some on X have rallied behind St. Clair, with one user writing, “Elon Musk’s behavior is shocking and shameful—cutting support for his own child is despicable.” Others have sided with Musk, questioning St. Clair’s motives and labeling her a “professional gaslighter” seeking attention. The controversy comes at a time when Musk is already under scrutiny for his role in the Trump administration’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), which has been linked to federal layoffs and protests against Tesla, further damaging the company’s reputation and stock value.https://sv.wptool.co/media/9c01634d47334b70a03b18e607d6c8a4.jpg
St. Clair’s legal battle with Musk adds another layer of complexity to the billionaire’s personal life. Musk, who has 13 other children with three women—Justine Wilson, Grimes, and Shivon Zilis—has faced criticism from his own family, with his estranged daughter Vivian Wilson calling him a “pathetic man-child” in a recent interview. St. Clair’s attorney, Karen Rosenthal, has accused Musk of financial retaliation, stating, “Elon Musk has financially retaliated against his own child and reduced his financial support substantially and unilaterally.” The New York Supreme Court case, which includes St. Clair’s request for a paternity test, remains ongoing, with Musk ordered to appear in court over the custody issues.
As the saga unfolds, St. Clair’s sale of her Tesla has become a symbolic act of defiance against Musk’s alleged control, shining a light on the challenges faced by those entangled in his orbit. Whether her claims will hold up in court remains to be seen, but for now, the story of Ashley St. Clair and Elon Musk serves as a stark reminder of the human cost behind the billionaire’s larger-than-life persona.
