Grimes has expressed her dissatisfaction with Elon Musk for bringing their four-year-old son, X Æ A-Xii, to a White House press conference without her knowledge. The infant was present at an event where President Donald Trump signed an executive order that expanded the authority of the Department of Government Efficiency, appearing alongside Musk.
Grimes criticized Musk for exposing their son to the public without her permission in response to the online images that circulated. She expressed her profound concern for the circumstance, stating that X Æ A-Xii “should not be in public like this” and referred to it as a personal struggle she has been attempting to navigate.
The ongoing challenges of co-parenting between the former couple, who separated in 2022, are underscored by her comments. Grimes has previously discussed her endeavors to establish boundaries regarding their children’s exposure, particularly in light of Musk’s high-profile status.
The situation has reignited a discussion regarding the manner in which public figures manage the privacy of their children, particularly when one parent’s visibility and influence attract media attention. The issue of their child’s public presence remains a point of contention as tensions between Musk and Grimes persist.