Who is X Æ A-Xii? Elon Musk’s son makes rare appearance at White House
The Brief
- Elon Musk’s son, X Æ A-Xii, appeared with him in the Oval Office during Musk’s visit to President Trump.
- Musk has 12 children with three different women, including musician Grimes and tech executive Shivon Zilis.
- X Æ A-Xii, commonly called “X,” was born in 2020 and has been seen occasionally alongside Musk at events.
LOS ANGELES – Elon Musk’s son, X Æ A-Xii, made a rare public appearance at the White House on Monday, joining his father for a press conference alongside President Donald Trump.
Musk, who leads the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), defended the agency’s aggressive cost-cutting measures, calling them “common-sense controls” on federal spending. Trump praised DOGE’s work, claiming it had uncovered “tremendous fraud and tremendous abuse.”
Who is X Æ A-Xii?
The backstory
Musk explained the pronunciation during an appearance on “The Joe Rogan Experience,” saying, “It’s just X, the letter X. Then ‘Æ’ is pronounced ‘Ash,’ and ‘A-12’ was my contribution.”
While X’s public appearances have been limited, Musk has brought him along to Tesla events, SpaceX facilities, Trump rallies and now, the White House.
- Justine Wilson – Twins Griffin and Vivian, and triplets Kai, Saxon, and Damian. Their first child, Nevada, passed away in infancy.
- Grimes – X Æ A-Xii, Exa Dark Sideræl (“Y”), and Techno Mechanicus (“Tau”).
- Shivon Zilis – Twins Strider and Azure, and a third child born in 2024 whose name has not been publicly disclosed.
Musk has frequently spoken about his belief in having a large family, aligning with his support for the pronatalist movement, which encourages high birth rates.
Why was X at the White House?
X joined his father as Musk met with President Donald Trump in the Oval Office on Tuesday. Musk, who oversees the Department of Government Efficiency, was present for the signing of new executive orders aimed at cutting government spending.
The sight of Musk’s young son at the event drew attention, as it is uncommon for children to attend official White House functions.
Musk has not commented publicly on why he brought X to the meeting, but he has spoken in the past about his desire to spend more time with his children despite his demanding work schedule.
The Source
This article is based on reporting from Today, The Associated Press and previous FOX reporting.
X Æ A-Xii Musk, often referred to as “X,” is the son of Elon Musk and Canadian musician Grimes (Claire Boucher). Born in May 2020, his name originally caused a stir due to its unconventional spelling. It was initially X Æ A-12, but was later changed to comply with California birth certificate regulations.
Elon Musk, an adviser to President Donald Trump, made a rare public appearance in White House’s Oval Office along with his son.
During a press briefing held on Tuesday from the Oval Office, President Donald Trump, Elon Musk, and Musk’s son X Æ ‘X’ A-Xii spoke to the press regarding the new executive order introduced to reduce the size of the federal workforce.(AP)
Billionaire Musk stood next to Trump in the Oval Office with his four-year-old son, while the US president praised his efforts towards establishing the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE).(AFP)
Elon Musk speaks as US President Donald Trump looks on in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, DC, on February 11, 2025. Tech billionaire Elon Musk, who has been tapped by President Donald Trump to lead federal cost-cutting efforts, said the United States would go “bankrupt” without budget cuts. (AFP)
