Ashley St. Clair vs. Elon Musk: Latest Updates on Child Support Dispute
The Ongoing Feud
Conservative influencer Ashley St. Clair and billionaire Elon Musk are embroiled in a high-profile legal battle over child support and paternity claims. St. Clair, 26, alleges that she gave birth to Musk's 13th child six months ago but accuses him of drastically reducing financial support as a form of retaliation after she filed for sole custody in February 2025.
Musk has publicly denied retaliatory actions, claiming he has already provided $2.5 million in financial support and continues to send $500,000 annually despite uncertainty about the child's paternity.
St. Clair’s Claims
St. Clair recently sold her Tesla Model S, stating it was necessary to make up for a "60% cut" in child support payments from Musk. Speaking to reporters, she described Musk’s actions as “vindictive” and accused him of using financial leverage to control her.
She also criticized Musk for refusing to take a paternity test before the child’s birth, despite her repeated requests. "You weren’t sending *me* money; you were providing for your child until you withdrew most of it to punish me," she said in a scathing social media post.
Musk’s Response
Musk has responded to the allegations via his social media platform X (formerly Twitter). He stated that he is “not against finding out” if the child is his through a paternity test but emphasized that no court order is needed for him to continue providing financial support.
"Despite not knowing for sure, I have given Ashley $2.5M and am sending her $500k/year," Musk tweeted. However, he also accused St. Clair of hiring “anti-Trump lawyers” to escalate the dispute publicly.
Legal Proceedings
St. Clair has filed for sole custody of the child with the New York Supreme Court, claiming that Musk has only met the infant three times and has had no involvement in his upbringing. Her legal team alleges that Musk’s reduction in financial support was a retaliatory move after private attempts to resolve the matter failed.
Musk’s legal team has reportedly filed an emergency application to prevent St. Clair from publicly discussing the case, though this request has not yet been granted by the court.
Public Reactions
The feud has sparked widespread public interest and polarized opinions online. Supporters of St. Clair have praised her for standing up against one of the world’s richest men, while critics accuse her of seeking publicity and financial gain.
Meanwhile, Musk’s fans have defended him against allegations of misconduct, pointing to his history of supporting his other children financially despite personal disputes.