On social media, many viewers stunned as a full clip as Elon Musk faced to critismed ‘abandoning’ his son while waving to supporter.
A video of Elon Musk appearing to leave his young son behind has gone viral. The clip has been viewed over 20 million times. However, a full version of the video tells a different story.
The viral clip sparks controversy
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 short clip shows Musk walking down a metal staircase. His four-year-old son, X, follows behind him.
The footage showed Musk waving to the crowd but not turning back for his son.
As the camera angle shifts, X is no longer visible. This led many to believe Musk had abandoned him.
Social media reactions
The video quickly sparked debate. Some criticized Musk’s parenting.
Additionally, some criticized Musk’s apparent lack of attention to his young child.
One person said: The child belongs to the stairs now. But seriously people need to stop talking BS, it’s a child, he can climb stairs, it’s not Biden
A second wrote: What is dangerous about it he is four years old and walk’s good so he didn’t leave him.
While a third commented: I think a kid can go down some stairs on his own. Lol
Another added: Why is this man abandoning his toddler child on dangerous metal stairs?
The full video reveals the truth
However, the truth left viewers stunned as a longer version of the clip tells a different story.
It shows Musk turning back and waiting for X. When X runs toward him, Musk cheers and encourages him.
One supporter defended Musk, saying: People love taking a one-minute clip and removing context.
Another added: That was adorable. Elon let X be independent but stayed close to guide him.
Someone else said: It’s a shame, people use children to be rude about their parents! Especially if you saw the whole thing you know he was not abandoned!
Another added: Leave Musk and his kids alone! He is a super daddy.
Ongoing scrutiny of Musk’s parenting
This viral moment comes amid other parenting controversies. Influencer Ashley St. Clair claims Musk secretly fathered her child. She is now seeking sole custody, alleging he has no involvement.
Meanwhile, Musk’s ex, Grimes, recently called him out over a ‘medical emergency’ involving their child. She previously criticized him for ‘parading’ X around the Oval Office.
Despite the video’s full context, some remain skeptical. One viewer noted, “Even with the full video, he still left his son to walk down the stairs alone. He only came back after.”
Many believe X is Musk’s ‘favorite’ child. This has led some to question how he treats his other children, Exa Dark Sideræl and Techno Mechanicus.