On social media, many viewers were stunned after a viral video captured a moment showing Elon Musk ‘abandoning’ his 4-year-old son.
Elon Musk has faced criticism after a video showed him walking away from his four-year-old son, X Æ A-Xii.
The footage, believed to be from a political event, has sparked debate online.
Footage sparks backlash as Musk appears to leave his child behind
On X platform, a user who goes by @I_amMukhtar shared a video on this platform showing Elon Musk walking away from his son.
The video has the caption: “The so-called genius forgot his human shield son. What a loving father.”
The video captured a moment when Musk was striding ahead while his son lagged behind
The video showed Musk descending a metal staircase while waving to supporters.
While, his son, X, follows behind, carefully gripping both handrails.
However, Musk appears to walk ahead without waiting for him. A suited man, likely security personnel, stands at the bottom of the stairs. X continues making his way down while Musk disappears from view.
Public reaction to the viral footage
The video quickly went viral and sparked debate among viewers.
Many social media users found the video disturbing.
In the comment selection, some criticized Musk’s apparent lack of attention to his young child.
While, one commenter wrote, “As a father, I simply cannot understand this. I check for my child constantly, even in a grocery store.”
One person said: Abandons a 5 month old. Won’t pay child support for another 3. And leaves the shield behind at a major event… yikes.
A second wrote: Why is this man abandoning his toddler child on dangerous metal stairs?
While a third commented: No wonder all the women want sole custody.
Man, parents are always looking back when their kids are behind them. However, if your toddler kid is walking down a flight of unfamiliar and metal stairs and you aren’t next to him, I don’t know what to say. Another user added.
Someone else said: Definitely a candidate for Father of the year – not
Additionally, others described the footage as “concerning” and “sad,” questioning Musk’s parenting choices.
The clip has fueled ongoing discussions about his role as a father.
Supporters defend Musk’s parenting approach
Not everyone agreed with the backlash. Some defended Musk, arguing that security staff were likely watching over X.
One supporter wrote, “He does it just right. Teaching independence helps children build confidence.”
Others pointed out that high-profile figures often have strong security measures. They argued that Musk’s son was not truly unattended and was likely in safe hands.
The event where the footage was filmed is believed to be linked to former President Donald Trump.
Musk has been increasingly involved in political discussions and was recently named a senior advisor in the Trump administration.