During a conference at the Oval office held last Tuesday, President Donald Trump and Elon Musk discussed the scheme of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) and the current plans to sign an executive order aimed at downsizing the federal workforce.
Musk made his appearance along with his 4-years old son X Æ A-Xii, Who was introduced by Trump as “a great guy […] a very high IQ individual”. X became the real protagonist of the political discussion, due to several interruptions, bold actions such as whipping his boogers on Trump’s desk, and later telling him “I want you to shut your mouth”. In addition to that, he told Trump “you are not the real president, you need to go away.”
Historically, a conference held in the oval Office represents a high-level, exclusive assembly, a place of discussion where only the key executive power decisions are announced. The Oval Office is an important symbolism of presidential power.
The event, which intended to issue a serious matter between the two most relevant and important current figures in the U.S. was dominated by 4-years old X, and directed the conference to appear like a child’s playground.
Parental communication plays a key role in shaping children’s memories and perceptions. Studies in developmental psychology have shown that repeated parental messages—whether about values, expectations, or opinions—can become part of a child’s memory and socialization.
This brings us to the question: Has X previously heard his dad express this sort of statements?
Chances are, he has.
